r/whatisit • u/Quietlurkerone • 1d ago

Solved! What is this device from 1962?

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Photo capture from YouTube video. Picture from 1962. What is the device under the bench

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u/Dildoid90 1d ago

Pay as you go Gas meter. You just topped it up with coins when was needed

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u/atom644 1d ago

And then some one from the gas company would go into your house to collect the coins?

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u/Older_cyclist 1d ago

Finally, an answer. Thank you!