{"product_id":"1950-s-tom-s-candy-and-sandwich-machine","title":"Vintage 1950s Tom's Candy \u0026 Sandwich Vending Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep back into the golden age of the American diner and corner store — this vintage 1950s Tom's Candy and Sandwich vending machine is a rare, display-ready piece of mid-century commercial Americana. Bold, nostalgic, and instantly recognizable, Tom's machines were a fixture in gas stations, diners, and five-and-dimes across the country for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom's Foods, founded in 1925 in Columbus, Georgia, became one of the most beloved snack brands in the American South and beyond. Their iconic vending machines — stocked with peanuts, crackers, and sandwiches — were a staple of roadside America throughout the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Original machines in this condition are increasingly hard to find, as most were retired, stripped, or scrapped when the vending industry modernized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed in a vintage diner setting, a classic car showroom, a man cave, or a commercial Americana collection, this Tom's machine delivers the kind of authentic mid-century character that no reproduction can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Street Dreams Texas — 27 years sourcing the rarest and most authentic Americana collectibles in the country. Serious inquiries only. Located in the Texas Hill Country (Fredericksburg\/Kerrville area). Local pickup preferred; shipping available at buyer’s expense (very large\/heavy item — will require freight).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom's Candy \u0026amp; Sandwich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage commercial vending machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advertising \u0026amp; roadside Americana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display-ready condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Street Dreams Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67013553422640,"sku":"M-647501","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/7271\/5824\/files\/unknown-number-139.jpg?v=1781897739","url":"https:\/\/street-dreams-memorabilia.myshopify.com\/products\/1950-s-tom-s-candy-and-sandwich-machine","provider":"Street Dreams Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}