Lot 437:
Vintage BUSS Glass Tube Fuses Metal Countertop Advertising Display Cabinet with Contents
Sold for: $35
Description
This is a vintage point-of-sale retail display cabinet for BUSS brand glass tube fuses, produced by the Bussmann Manufacturing Division. The unit is constructed from a painted sheet metal frame with an interior organizational system featuring three columns of plastic divider trays. The header section features bold white text on a black background reading WHY BE HELPLESS WHEN FUSES BLOW? accompanied by a red adhesive price sticker reading 170. The base of the unit features a bright yellow band with black text reading BUSS Glass Tube FUSES. One side panel includes a lithographed graphic of a man inspecting a car at night with the slogan BUSS FUSES Electricity’s Safety Valve and text describing protection for lights, wiring, radio, and batteries. The opposite side panel serves as a technical reference guide with actual-size diagrams for identifying SFE and AG series fuses. The cabinet contains an assortment of vintage retail fuse boxes in various colors including yellow, white, and blue. Visible fuse ratings in the inventory include 1AG 5A, SFE 7 1/2, SFE 9, SFE 14, AGA 3, AGC 10, GBC 8, and AGW 4.
Condition report:
The cabinet is in good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and commercial use. The exterior metal surface shows minor scratches, small paint chips primarily along the edges and corners, and localized areas of light surface oxidation. The lithographed graphics and text remain largely vibrant and legible, though there is some surface scuffing and minor fading on the top header. The interior plastic divider trays appear intact without major cracks or breaks. The display includes a partial inventory of vintage fuse boxes, with some slots remaining empty.
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