Wheaton N.J. Blue Glass Gumball Machine Coin Bank, Embossed with Square Base

This is a Wheaton N.J. blue glass gumball machine coin bank, about 6 inches tall on a 3.5 inch square base, marked WHEATON N.J. on the bottom.

The glass has no chips or cracks and feels smooth, with only a few tiny specks of dust inside, all shown in the photos.

Wheaton made pressed glass in New Jersey, and its colored glass banks and bottles are a favorite with blue glass collectors.

The gumball machine shape is harder to find than Wheaton's standard portrait and historical banks, and the coin slot on top makes it work as a real bank or a bright spot on a sunny windowsill.

Details

  • Item: Glass coin bank
  • Item Type: Gumball machine shaped coin bank with coin slot on top
  • Era:  late 1960s to the 1970s
  • Materials: Pressed glass
  • Color: Bright blue
  • Maker and Mark: Embossed on the bottom: WHEATON N.J., with a small round emblem above it
  • Pattern or Model: Not confirmed  
  • Style: Gumball machine form with a rounded globe, tiered cap, round embossed medallion and rectangular panels on the front, beaded bands, and a square base
  • Dimensions: About 6 in tall. Base 3.5 in square. Coin opening about 1.5 in long
  • Special Features: Raised oval coin slot on top. Textured glass surface

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

  • Graded Very Good This bank is close to new, and any flaw is small and named here.
  • No chips or cracks found on the slot rim, tiers, or base edges.
  • The glass feels smooth all over, with crisp embossing on the front panels and beaded bands.
  • The WHEATON N.J. mark on the bottom is clear and easy to read.
  • The blue color is bright and even, and it glows when light passes through.

Issues / Wear

  • A few tiny specks of dust or debris sit inside the bank, visible through the glass near the slot.
  • Small seed bubbles and mold lines show in the glass. They are part of how pressed glass is made.
  • The bottom shows a few small surface specks.

Find more like this in our Vintage Glassware & Decorative Glass collection.

If you collect Wheaton glass, this blue gumball machine bank with its clear N.J. mark would sit right at home with the rest. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.

If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.

Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description. 

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Questions buyers ask

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