This Model 38 came from the Philadelphia area, due to the special "Growler" flag.  The "growler" is a measure of beer, a slang term originating in Philadelphia.  Cash registers with a growler key are very rare and always originate from that area of Pennsylvania.  This particular register also has special historic family meaning, this register belonging to the father of the current owner.

(Jeff Pluchino Collection)

A red brass 130 is always a "must-have" for any cash register collector.  This particular Model 130 has the art nouveau pattern, an original top sign, and glass key checks.  As many of these machines as we see, we never get tired of restoring them.

(Michael Hagopian Collection)

This German lever machine made by National is another machine that was exclusively sold on the European continent and rarely seen here in the United States.  Somehow this machine made to the United States, where it was purchased by its current owner and restored by the HBAC Group.

(Donald Ploetner Collection)

We recently were fortunate enough to have this dial register in our shop for some minor repair.  This particular Dial has been in the same family since around 1908.  The machine is all original and has never been restored.  It works perfectly.  Very few of these registers are known to exist today.  This one is a genuine piece of art. 

 (John Malysko collection)

The earliest models of the fine scroll machines produced by National Cash Register have the word "National" incorporated into the design of the machine above the front lid.  These machines are known as signature machines.  This all-original, beautiful red brass Model 2 is a prime example of one such machine.

(Artemus W. Ham III collection)

The earliest brass candy-store size cash register that National made is the Model 0.  After many improvements to the Model 0, the number designation was changed to a Model 5.  Therefore, the later 0's and the earlier 5's are very much the same.  This example of a Model 5 in the fine scroll pattern has an original one-sided top sign and an early time clock. 

(Artemus W. Ham III collection)

Although not considered a rare cash register, the 442EL is certainly one of the most sought-after machines due to its balanced appearance, medium size, and electrical operation.  From the Mohawk Lake Yacht Club, this machine has special ring-ups for boat rental and sail locker, making it a truly beautiful and unique addition to anyone's collection.

(Donald Ploetner Collection)

Many of the cash registers that were produced by National Cash Register Co., Berlin, Germany, and sold exclusively on the European Continent are genuine works of art, and much different than the machine we are familiar with in the United States.  This is a fantastic example of such a machine.

(Robert Schelling Collection)

Every collector likes to have at least one Model 216 in his or her collection, but this particular Model 216 is very unique.  This register has special flags for "shine" and "bath", which correspond to the dust covers for the detail adder wheels below.  Just imagine what kind of establishment this register came from that it needed a special flag for a bath.  The HBAC Group restored this machine using a new copper plating method, which we believe is more accurate to the time period of the cash register.  In any event, it is our best copper-oxidized register to date.

(Artemus W. Ham III collection)