Lot # 115 - Vintage Miller Parking Meter – 1¢/5¢ Coin-Operated Time Dial

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 28-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 04-Nov-2025 8:56:00 PM
Current bid:

$101.00

Highest bidder:

Goodz

Auction has ended

Description :

Description

A bold and nostalgic piece of mid-century urban infrastructure, this vintage Miller parking meter features a coin-operated time dial and original metal instruction plate. Designed to accept 1¢ or 5¢ coins, the meter displays a “Minutes Remaining” dial ranging from 0 to 60 and includes a rotating handle for manual operation. The red enamel finish and embossed “MILLER METER” branding make this a standout for collectors of Americana, transportation history, or industrial décor.

Item Details

Dimensions

  • Length: 5"

  • Width: 8"

  • Height: 15"

Materials & Features

  • Cast metal body with red enamel finish

  • Coin slot labeled “1¢ or 5¢”

  • Rotating handle for manual time setting

  • “Minutes Remaining” dial (0–60)

  • Original metal instruction plate with operating steps and tampering warning

  • Embossed “MILLER METER” branding

  • Mid-20th century production

Condition

  • Excellent vintage condition

  • Surface wear consistent with age

  • Mechanism untested; sold as-is

  • Display-ready with strong visual appeal




Dimensions : 5 in L x 8 in W x 15 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Goodz

Date Bid User
04-Nov-2025 8:52:53 PM $101.00 Goodz
04-Nov-2025 10:01:37 AM $78.00 MMcKinley
04-Nov-2025 10:01:37 AM $77.00 fourhagos
04-Nov-2025 10:01:26 AM $73.00 MMcKinley
04-Nov-2025 10:01:26 AM $72.00 fourhagos
04-Nov-2025 10:01:11 AM $67.00 MMcKinley
04-Nov-2025 10:01:11 AM $66.00 fourhagos
03-Nov-2025 7:35:39 PM $61.00 MMcKinley
03-Nov-2025 7:35:30 PM $58.00 B. Lenin
03-Nov-2025 7:35:30 PM $57.00 MMcKinley
03-Nov-2025 7:35:20 PM $53.00 B. Lenin
03-Nov-2025 7:35:20 PM $52.00 MMcKinley
03-Nov-2025 7:35:09 PM $49.00 B. Lenin
03-Nov-2025 7:35:09 PM $48.00 MMcKinley
03-Nov-2025 7:34:55 PM $47.00 B. Lenin
03-Nov-2025 7:34:55 PM $46.00 MMcKinley
29-Oct-2025 4:43:34 AM $36.00 B. Lenin
29-Oct-2025 4:43:34 AM $35.00 GACspaceguy
28-Oct-2025 6:43:04 PM $29.00 B. Lenin
28-Oct-2025 6:43:04 PM $28.00 Dakiam
28-Oct-2025 11:34:16 AM $23.00 B. Lenin
28-Oct-2025 11:34:16 AM $22.00 bears_mom
28-Oct-2025 10:42:13 AM $21.00 B. Lenin
28-Oct-2025 9:28:07 AM $16.00 Coop71
28-Oct-2025 9:28:07 AM $15.00 gonegolfcrazy
28-Oct-2025 8:27:29 AM $5.00 Coop71

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