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National Cash Registers ~ Lamson Cash Carriers ~ Porcelain Signs
I am a small collector who has assembled the best information on antique brass National Cash Registers on the web. NCR information includes
- history, dates of machines,
- values,
- dozens of pictures,
- and appraisals.
- A step by step guide to learn about your register’s style, function, and repair.
I can help you appraise your antique register or your porcelain sign, if you contact me using the links below to email me.
NCR Model 50 & NCR Model 311
the best antique cash register page
Other cash register companies which were related to, or overtaken by, NCR include:
- Lamson,
- Hallwood cash register,
- Union Cash Register,
- American Cash Register,
- Bensinger,
- Boston Cash Register,
- Brainin,
- Century cash register,
- Chicago cash register,
- Detroit cash register,
- Hopkins & Robinson,
- NCR hustler,
- Ideal cash register,
- Lamson cash register,
- Miles Alarm Till,
- Navy cash register,
- Ritty,
- Sun Manufacturing co.,
Plenty of National Cash Registers History, Information, Samples of Classic Registers.
Enjoy the site, Thank you! I look forward to your comments.
Plus
Lamson cable car
Book Cover for Lamson Salesman
great info on Lamson Cash Carriers.
Plus
see Porcelain Sign collection Images
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 including a complete description of what you have,
I can suggest how much insurance (replacement value), and what you could expect to sell it for.
To help you, 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 model cash register and trying to find out what year it was produced the serial number is S188498H and what does the CD
I’m looking for original date of shipping and what the value of my model 313, from what I read it’s the serial number is S188499H, thanks for any assistance you can provide
Sincerely
Daniel W
I have a beautiful NCR 542E. Unfortunaly I don’t have any keys. Could someone help me or tell me where I can get them?
Do you know where i can get a National Cash Register model 180 repair near Mackinaw, Illinois
I just purchased a model 942. It is super clean but the crank handle is jammed and the drawer was removed. The clerk and money buttons were pushed. I put the drawer back in and the crank handle is still jammed. What do I need to do to relieve pressure on the crank handle and complete the process.
Thank you,
William Brown
My name is James and our business has a 1000 series National Register and the old dear is needing some repair work. Do you have any listing’s of people who still service these machines and may have a connection to parts.
Hello, I am from Romania and have in my collection 5 NCR machines. Some of them have on the serial number plate the model and then followed by X. One example 761034 (serial number) 452X (model), what does the X stand from? I tried to research and could not find.
Thank you.
We have a NCR model 356 made in 1911 for a company in Saint Paul MN. We are cleaning this machine and are trying to find it original color. My father says it had a color code C but we don’t know what the means. We know it’s red brass but looks like the only part that was polished was the outside edge. He says there is a coating on the finish of the register that seems factory since it doesn’t really come off. Would you happen to know if this was factory or was the entire register polished.?
This page will guide you about the codes for the finishes and options like this.
https://www.brassregisters.com/national-cash-registers/brass-or-cast-iron-or-finish/
I hope this helps you.
need to know how to unjam mdl. 250 N,C.R.
Thank you for asking. Have you looked at this page for guidance?
https://www.brassregisters.com/national-cash-registers/unjamming/
I have an old National Cash Register that I would like to sell. It has serial numbers/model numbers as follows…1415375W, 442-E-L, Class 400, signed “C”, tracer 12258. A label indicates that it was sold by A. C. MacMahon. It was sold to the Moir Hotel Company in Chicago on May 29, 1914. It’s in very good shape. Everything works except the double tape mechanism which seems to have one rubber roller missing. Thanks for any help I can get!
Still for sale?
Price?
Can you send photos?
Hi , we have a model 359 G, and would like to find out how reciept scroll works and are there reciept rolls available? Also keys show wear and a couple are unreadable, any manuals available, and keys are missing
I’m trying to sell my national antique cash register ( model 442 ) ser# 1220231 . Was hoping you could tell me how much it’s worth and who I could sell it to?
Hello Fred ! Happy New Year 2022 from Norway !
I have a 5-series NCR, and i think it`s from 1907. Model: 106-6C Seriel no: 583891.
I can`t find pictures of this cash register. I\am restoring it, og it`s in very nice condition, I must do a repair of some broken parts, but hope to make in eccelent condition.
This machine have Norwegian value signs, andI think it`s cast iron with chrome.
I have made a new glass for the clerck amount show.
Can you please tell me what model (picture ore manual for this) this machine is.
Best regards Geir Valla, Norway !
My sister passed away and left me with a brass cash register. I would like to sell it and have pictures if interested.
It is near Baltimore, MD
Suzanne Gust
Suzmull@verizon.net
Wondering if you are still doing appraisals. Need one on a NCR 500…have sent several emails.
This is an NCR brass register. All original. Very good to excellent condition.
Picture to follow…
Can you tell me an approximate
resale value and where to sell it.
Suzanne Sommer
This is an NCR brass register. All original. Very good to excellent condition. Serial # 1603209. 332
Picture to follow…
Can you tell me an approximate
resale value and how to sell it.
Suzanne Sommer
Hi there!
Your website has been very helpful! I was wondering if you know of anyone in the Boston area that does NCR restorations. I am really only looking for a partial resto as I like the patina and cracked marble. I really just want everything lubricated so it works smoothly again. A re-paint on my flags might also be in order.
Thanks!
Can you tell me if the glass from 711 will fit 311? Thank you so much for your time!
Regards,
Deanna C.
Hi.
I need a key for my model RA132 cash register. Serial number S394068K , the cylinder is stamped R15973 if you have one available please email me.
Thank you,
Bob
I have a 1068-G register in good shape. I need a ribbon (1 1/2 inch) and paper roll (3 1/8). Are these available? I just one or two of each if possible.
Thanks,
Herb
keys are jambed model 188 brass #444279 need a manual 630 747 5275 any help please
Hi Sharron
I have the same model that needs repair. I am in the UK.
Did you find anyone to help?
Kind Regards
Alan
Fred,
Hoping you might have the name of anyone who repairs the NCR1900 “Tombstone” cash registers, approx. 1944 vintage. Whatever help you could offer would be realty appreciated.
Thanks,
Larry riley
Ginas by the Sea
Dennis, MA
Do you repair the registers NY/NJ Area? Model # 1310971 1064-G
Thank you in advance for your response
I have a NCR Model 39 produced in 1894. It is Brass with a finish code E, (so solid brass casting highly polished and lacquered) but very dull or dirty in appearance. Chicken scratch design with wide scroll. 35 principal total adder. missing top sign.
My question, we have it partially disassembled to figure out why it does not function. Is there a way or procedure to try polish it up or refinish? Or would we be hurting the value if we try to clean it up. I’m not sure if polishing it would hurt the lacquer.
Any other suggestions on restoration tips or places to look? Do you sell any videos?
I have a NCR register model #126(2)-x that I need a key for. Do you have one? If so, please email me the information.
Thanks,
Diana
I have a model 313, serial number 146528 NCR brass cash register that I am thinking about having restored. The top posts are bend in a bit with the glass and post caps missing. Everything below that is in good working order. First and foremost, is it worth repairing and secondly, where can I have it repaired. I’m looking for a reputable repairer near the Western New York area. Thank you.
Hi ! I am looking for information on the 1987 reproduction antique NCR cash register, # 2114-1306. I have one , that until two days ago, was working fine. Help ?
Thanks
Sharron D
Hi Sharron
I have the same model that needs reapir. I am in the UK.
Did you find anyone to help?
Kind Regards
Alan