Hof-Konzert der Bremer Stadtmusikanten identified

[coppinpr]

Described as "Musical chocolate vendor, Germany, 1926".

[santelmann]

Exhibition in Berlin 1930. Machine (produced by Richard Biedermann, Berlin) in the right corner. Never seen one in real.

[john t peterson]

"Boss, I've got a great idea for a new chocolate dispenser."
"Yeah, what?"
"It's a rooster on top of a cat on top of a dog on top of a donkey. And here's the best part...it's a musical dispenser."
"I'm interested. What is the tune?"
"The lion sleeps tonight."
"Genius. Go for it."

J Peterson
Sleepless in America

[santelmann]

Based on a German fairy tale: Town Musicians of Bremen
There are a some early chocolate dispensers based on fairy tales like Der gestiefelte Kater, Rotkäppchen, Max & Moritz...

[roger]

How about McDonald ee-ii-ee-ii O ????????????????

[coppinpr]

There are a some early chocolate dispensers based on fairy tales like Der gestiefelte Kater, Rotkäppchen, Max & Moritz...
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Here are "Max and Moritz" on a '50/'60s Bergmann slot machine.

[santelmann]

Rotkäppchen chocolate dispenser in nice condition (Gauselmann collection).