Another Mystery Object!

[Dave Hughes]

I don't know the answer to this one, and neither does the guy who posted it onto Flickr, so it's no use clicking the link! 

All we know is that it is exhibited in a Linotype museum in Germany.


I don't know what this machine is, but I know that I like it by TypeOff, on Flickr

[Mechanic]

My guess is that it is an old ticket vending machine. Notice the little levers set to Sa 8 80 9. Turn the handle and you get a ticket for what ever that means.

The photo is an example of a more modern one, only about 60 years old.



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[Dan Williams]

Ski tickets?  Deutsche?

[Dave Hughes]

Ski tickets?  Deutsche?

I think you might be right, Dan.

That would certainly fit in with the location (near the Swiss border), also the sticker on the machine seems to mention "Ski"

Bit of a mystery how it ended up in the Linotype Museum!