A SUNNY CAL FROSTED FRUITCAKE VENDING MACHINE early 20th century, produced by R. O. Whyman & Co., with original paintheight 12in (30cm); diameter 15in (38cm) — A SUNNY CAL FROSTED FRUITCAKE VENDING MACHINE early 20th century, produced by R. O. Whyman & Co., with original paintheight 12in (30cm); diameter 15in (38cm)

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Estimate: $3,500–$4,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Curated Curiosities | Live Online, Los Angeles · 25 January 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-485351
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Sunny Cal Frosted Fruitcake Vending Machine Early 20th Century, Produced By R. O. Whyman & Co., With Original Paintheight 12in, A SUNNY CAL FROSTED FRUITCAKE VENDING MACHINE early 20th century, produced by R. O. Whyman & Co., with original paintheight 12in (30cm); diameter 15in (38cm). Bonhams, 25 Jan 2023, lot 6. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485351.

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A Sunny Cal Frosted Fruitcake Vending Machine Early 20th Century, Produced By R. O. Whyman & Co., With Original Paintheight 12in, A SUNNY CAL FROSTED FRUITCAKE VENDING MACHINE early 20th century, produced by R. O. Whyman & Co., with original paintheight 12in (30cm); diameter 15in (38cm). Bonhams, 25 Jan 2023, lot 6. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485351.

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