Add an Authentic Piece of Mid-Century Industrial Americana to Your Decor!Are you a dedicated collector of vintage advertising, a fan of classic mid-century petroliana and industrial design, or looking for the ultimate conversation piece for your kitchen, garage, or retro diner display? This original, genuine vintage Dixie Cup commercial wall-mount dispenser is exactly what you need. Featuring a beautiful heavy crinkle-finish black main cylinder body accented by a gleaming, mirror-polished chrome trim ring stamped with the classic \"DIXIE CUPS\" typography, this piece represents the absolute pinnacle of mid-century utility design.What makes this specific dispenser an exceptional collector\'s find is that it comes complete with a rare starter stack of six original, matching mid-century Dixie safety paper cups! Produced under copyright by the Dixie Cup Company (DCC), these nostalgic green-and-tan wax-lined paper cups feature iconic, highly graphic public safety illustrations. The slogans include timeless gems like \"Green Cross for Safety - Drive Safely,\" \"Give the Children a Brake!\", \"Traffic Control Starts at Your Own Wheel,\" and a humorous \"Monkey Business Has No Business in Any Business\" cartoon. Built with a heavy industrial mounting track on the reverse side, a clear visual window slot to track your cup inventory, and a mechanical metal interior gravity-feed dispenser rim, this setup is ready to add immediate industrial character to any wall.Product Details
- Brand: Dixie Cup Company (Original Official Merchandise)
- Item: Industrial Commercial Gravity-Feed Wall Dispenser
- Design Eras: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) & Art Deco / Streamline Moderne
- Stock Number: No. 1404
- Patent Markings: Patent Nos. 2,141,682 and 1,852,786 (dating the design mechanism to the late 1930s/1940s)
- Reverse Cast Stamping: CWD-30 with an industrial hallmark emblem
- Materials: Heavy-gauge cast metal backing plate, textured crinkle-finish black steel tube, and chrome-plated steel trim
- Included Accessories: 6 original vintage graphic Dixie safety paper cups (Green Cross / DCC marked)
- Dispenser Opening Diameter: Fits approximately 2.5-inch flat-bottom cups
Item Condition
This vintage set is in beautiful pre-owned condition, especially considering its commercial age. The main black crinkle-textured finish is clean, fully intact, and retains its deep original color. The chrome trim ring is exceptionally bright with minimal surface pitting, and the stamped \"DIXIE CUPS\" lettering is highly legible. On the reverse side, the raw cast industrial backing shows minor oxidation and routine surface discoloration from decades of mounting contact, which is entirely hidden when hung. The mechanical metal interior cup-feed tabs are unbent and functioning. The six included paper cups are clean, structurally stiff, uncrushed, and display incredibly crisp, unfaded green graphics with no water staining.Whether you are looking to complete a period-accurate mid-century restoration or searching for a unique gift for a vintage advertising enthusiast, this iconic Dixie Cup dispenser brings instant retro charm and historic flavor wherever it is displayed.Please see listing pictures for more details. Any questions, feel free to message us. Thanks for checking out the listing!!
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