Brass National Cash Registers Information
This is THE place to go to find out info on your ornate antique cash register!! Not many examples of this intricate mechanical era are still available on the antiques market.
My collection of brass National Cash Registers started because I am an engineer and enjoy things mechanical. I also enjoy the beauty of a restored brass register with their Tiffany styled cases. These mechanical marvels and their plain metal successors are a tribute the ingenuity and skill of their creators. Many people wonder how much their brass cash register is worth. Or ask where can a brass cash register be appraised? This website will help you.
Since the 1990’s, I have been collecting National Cash Registers and have acquired a very respectable sample of interesting machines. Below are a few pictures.
The 3 machines in the foreground include
- NCR model #2,
- NCR Model #50.25 and
- NCR #8 with clock.
National Cash Register model #2, model #50.25 and NCR Model #8 with clock.
Here it is 12 pages on everything you need to know about your ornate National Cash Register. Including original NCR Owner’s Manuals and early NCR catalogues showing your register! Check them out!
- Know you Model and Serial number of your National Cash Register.
- What is your machine made of and what finish does it have?
- What is the case pattern of your machine?
- What principle is your National Cash Register machine? Crank, Lever, etc.
- Does you machine have a top sign and/or name plate (and how to spot a fake)
- What about those special qualities?
- To restore, or not to restore, your machine.
- Basic and broad based value info (limited info)
Fixing a Jammed NCR, Owners Manuals! Historic Catalogues
- What if my NCR is Jammed? Here are Tips on how to unjam your National Cash Register
- Original Brass NCR Register Owners Manuals!
- Original NCR Catalogues of Registers! THIS is a MUST SEE!
- Article I have written for the CRCCA Newsletter on 135 principle machines
See a list of other Links of interest
You can date your NCR register by serial # here.
Do you have an old NCR you would like more info on?
If you send me some info by e-mail, I can give you some tips or a quick estimate on your brass or wooden machine. (Please remember I do not know much about later style registers.)
I need to know
- Model#,
- Serial#,
- finish, special features (top sign?),
- condition of case, drawer and operation,
- plus information from label under drawer etc.
OR (preferred) if you want the full Monte.. I can do a more formal appraisal includinga complete description of what you have,
I can suggest how much insurance (replacement value), and what you could expect to sell it for.
I will need photos (jpg format) of overall front, side, back and with lid and drawer open.
I will charge a nominal service fee of $24.
Plus I can give some tips on the options for selling and the pro’s and con’s of each. I will reply via email with an attached Microsoft Word file with your photo included. Unless you specify another format.
Usually I can reply within two weeks. OR (much faster) I can do a telephone appraisal and call you and tell you about your register and answer your questions .
Please use PayPal service to send payment.
We can do business via US Post Office (snail mail) if you wish or need to send regular photos.
All Checks must include your email address for proper credit.
Contact me at ergofred @ brassregisters.com
I have a 313 I am restoring and having a great time. I cannot however get the 1st dollar reel to advance from the cents reels. The dollar reels advance when the dollar key is pushed but will not advance after 99 cents advances., HELP !
Hi – I have a National Cash Register that I would like appraised.
Model # 543(5) E
Serial # 1562229
Generally good condition- Broken glass in rear window, missing ” tray ” above drawer,
Drawer is stuck closed.
I have many pictures I can send and will do so to your email address shortly.
Thank you. K. I.
I have a NCR Brass cash register in working condition. It is a model 337, serial #1501695 finish A. The only thing wrong is that the plate under the top lid that covers the internals and has the window in it for the counter is missing. I have used a metal plate from another machine but I would like to replace it with the original brass type. Can you direct me to someone who furnishes replacement parts that might be able to supply this piece? I can furnish a photo if necessary. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.
hello I recently was gifted a model 842 everything seems to work beautifully but i can not seem to feed the paper properly and dont want to mess anything up. if you could help that would be amazing!
I have 3 keys with the words ” natl cash register company dafrom ohio” printed on them I found them when I was cleaning an estate getting ready for a yardsale.
I have 2 Brass National Cash registers that I am looking to sell. One is Coca-Cola and the other is Pepsi. Let me know what I can expect to get from them and or if anyone is interested. Thanks! abecker_6@yahoo.com
I’m finding it difficult to navigate your site due to all the clickbait links. I’m hoping this one is legitimate. I have a brass register, nickel to a dollar, clean and functional. I can send pictures when I have a sure address.
Just wanna know if your still in business. I have two National cash registrars that I need information on. One is says size, finish, and number with 25981, 91S, and serial number 884210. It is completely brass. It was sold to the United Cigars Stores Company NY; which information was under the drawer. It’s last date certified was 09/14/2010.
The second National Cash registrar is fancier with the size, finish, and number being respectfully A28663, 441, and serial number 1246320. It has a guarantee date 0f 03/17/2013. Can you help me with this information?
I have a NCR model 1943(5-1C) 1C.
Serial number 4020142, which I would like to refurbish.
Can you recommend someone in the Queens NY area.
Thank you,
Steve
I. used a man named Peter Warns to rebuild my National laurel n y 11948. 631 298 0159 the brass looks like the day it was built . best regards steve
I have a 1930’s National Till register. It does have a serial number and was used during the diamond rush back then. It is either silver or pewter and needs repairs. What would the estimate worth of it be. I live in Cape Town.
I am looking for a cash register that belonged to my great, great uncle. It was in a shop still being use. I was disappointed when I saw it was no longer in use. They had sold it. It was a large brass cash register with the raised name on the front, J B Rastello. He was a tailor back in the day. I would love to find it and buy it. Maybe if I put this out there someone will find it? The shop was in Laurium, Michigan.
Thank you!
I have a National cash register that my ex left when we broke up. There’s no serial number that i can find on it. I opened the door on the front of it and it had a plate that has a number 362947 2, along with 60 cycles, 110 volts, 240 watts. But that’s it. Is there any way you might b able to help me out with finding more info about it for me. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thx so much!
4289361 612 5(16)RS-RI-4SC CANT SEEM TO GET IT TO WORK
Hello,
I have a 1903 NCR Model 39 that I disassembled for cleaning and restoring. I foolishly did not take any pictures of the process and now I’m having trouble reassembling. Is there a manual that can explain the process? Or can you help me reassemble if I send pictures<
Thanks
Ed
I have a NCR Register # 109365 Size 421 Finish C . Would like to find out a current value
I have a model # 452, serial # 1221657 national cash register, but No keys. Is their something I can do to get this working?
I notice it has been over a year since a comment was posted, so I realize this may go unseen.
I have a NCR 4224 register. When I first got it, operation was very sluggish and the keys were difficult to press and get them to return. I took the cover off and used parts washer fluid to clean the years of grease, dust and debris from everything. At first it worked excellent. I decided to go thru and press each key to test them. It became stuck after pressing the .80 key. I had the drawer off the machine and thought maybe that was why, so I replaced the drawer and viola! It became unstuck! BUT after pressing several keys successfully, it once again has become stuck! Any help would be much appreciated.
Hello Mike,
I have a National Cash Register in brass in I believe Renaissance pattern with the Serial and Model Numbers 870584
313
It has that milk glass piece above the drawer and “Amount Purchased” at the very top above the sale amount.
Wondering how much I should ask for it for an interested party. Thank you
Hello, I have a 1911 Antique Brass Cash Register, befor you say ok ok… it is in Marks and Fennings ( German currency) would you be interested in purchasing ?
I have an 1893 NCR cash register. I have had to replace the numbers as they were all missing when I purchased it.
Now that the numbers have been replaced, I have the round piece that goes over top of the numbers but I am having difficulty putting enough pressure to have the round piece fit. Do you have any suggestions?
Hey , I have a ncr 711 that the $5 key is stuck and won’t move , the drawer won’t close as well , I have the keys for it .
Any ideas how I can take it apart to unjam it ? Would that be the reason the drawer wont close ?
thanks in advance
Trying to find parts for my 1907 NCR brass register with cabinet and 5 drawers. Serial # 560090. One of the drawers was vandalized and pried open with a crowbar. The drawer itself was repaired but the cast iron mechanism in behind and one other part was broken beyond repair. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Thank you for the tip to unjam my 305, the $1 key was stuck and moving the lever on the right side got things working again. I hope you are a woman because I’m giving you an e-mail kiss. Neil
I am looking at selling an NCR – 452.2 – Serial number 885919. It is fully functional, has original keys and a piece of the original purchase receipt. It does not have the top piece but I have found many different reproductions online which could be bought. I have no idea of an accurate price for sale and would love some general info – and to sell it!
I have a 1906 National Cash Register with from the “Hotel Woodward” which was located at Broadway and 55th Street. Serial Number places it as 1906 The “Hotel Woodward” is prominently displayed across the front of the machine. The Model / Size number is hard to read but ends in XX 1/2? I believe it is 39 1/2. I can’t find any information on this machine or any model numbers that ended in 1/2 Any help would be appreciated. Willing to sell.
Looking for key checks 1,2,3,10 and 70 dollar red with white lettering.
Also cash, gas and oil….any leads?
I have a national cash register 2114-1306 I can’t figure out how to work it????? Frustrated. It won’t stop beeping. I need a manual
I have model 313-11, I think serial no. 3652. The keys worked when I tried them before purchase, but are locked now. I’ve tried your suggestions. As I face the register, there appears on the right hand side, what looks like a lock with gears engaged on the gear which i assume allows the keys to operate. What kind of a key does that lock take, please. If I buy a set of keys for the 313, will one of them work that? Thanks.
Hello, I am trying to learn more about my cash register such as the model or class or any other information so I know what manual I need to get and how the machine operates and how to service the machine. I would like to add a top sign which would have to be approx. 18 inches between the screw holes.
The tag reads The National Cash Register Co.
Serial = S323693V which should make it a 1930
model – 1765E
ii think it is sheet metal because a magnet sticks to it and I know its not brass or wood
there are 2 rows of key for the flags
it measures 19 inches wide + 3 3/4 inch for the receipt dispenser + 4 inches for crank handle.
it is 15 1/5 inches deep.
it is 17 inches high.
the receipt and crank handle are located on the right side
it has a wooden cash draw.
the white marble slab measured 19 inches x 3 7/8 inches x 3/8 inch and is attaches by 2 screws
I don’t see screw holes for a top sign
the over all length of the top flag area is 19 inches across, with 17 1/2 inches of glass viewing area to see the flags. The glass is held in by 2 screws on each end.
I know my machine probably isn’t worth much but I think it looks neat.
Thank you,
Kevin
Available: NCR Serial No. 1719842. (Under the Serial Number is the following: 942(2) RS-4F. Apparently built between February 1918 and February 1919. Anyone know a reasonable value? Any interest in acquiring? Would consider donating to a non-profit—like a public museum. (Buyer or donee would be required to move and load—a bit heavy!) We live near Saluda, NC. Anyone have any comments? Jerry
Can you recommend a repair person in the New York area (Long Island} that I can contact regarding unjamming my NCR model #726SP-T. I’ve tried the suggestions posted on your website with no success.Thanks
I have a 1914 un-restored antique cash register. It is from the HBNC Group, its model is 317 and there is another # 1433858 on the front. I believe it is called a Dolphin pattern. I have photographs to send if you are interested. I am located in Northern California.
I’m looking for a complete set of keys for my model #442. The keys I need are #1, #2, #2/3 split, #3, #5 and #6 keys. Any help would be appreciated. I tried looking into Ebay but I’d like to buy the entire set. Thanks, Bobby
Your advice on how to unjam an NCR 400 was very helpful.
My daughter, 3 years old at the time, slid 1 penny, 1 dime, and 1 quarter into the printer so
the 400 wouldn’t crank. Now it cranks!
Thank you!
Need parts and repairs Model 356
Serial # 1438900W
I need a cash register draw to fit model 35 No203462 with runners