A Cash Register From 1901 That’s In New Condition

This antique cash register was originally bought by its first owner in the 1940s for his shoe repair business after it was used in 1901 by a pharmacist.
The owner left it in a shed for years before their grandchildren decided that they would have it refurbished instead of donating it to a thrift store. And after some repairs, it looks more like something that should be in a museum than a second-hand shop! Just like this 1950s household item…