Parking Meter
A vintage parking meter is a collectible coin-operated device, often from brands like Duncan, used historically for municipal parking time regulation and now sought after for industrial decor.
Fun Fact
Duncan parking meters from Chicago in the 1950s-1960s frequently appear working with keys in auctions, commanding higher bids due to their mechanical functionality and nostalgic appeal.
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