Offering a magnificent vintage espresso machine made (presumably, as it's marked) in Lyon, France. This baby has it all! Glittering, gleaming chrome, bakelite (or somesuch vintage plastic) which has the appearance of amber, four coffee stations, and that positively insane international orange colored plexi/lucite/plastic tiara, or crown!

Judging from its appearance (appearance having to do with the Dodge-like bulbous chrome bumper look) and materials (the amber handles and the plexi crown), this showstopper of a machine must be a 40's or 50's creation.

The pressure dial indicates Lyon, France, but the words "vapore" and "accua" are NOT French, but Italian. Was this machine made in Italy for the French market? WHO KNOWS?

OH, you're wondering if it works? In three words, I don't know. Judging by the near-pristine condition of this machine, I would venture that it has been treated well, or might I say "treasured?"

There's one small dent on the front, which you can see in this photo about a third of the way in from the right, about midway up. Otherwise, it's in super condition, just a little staining here and there to the chrome. It measures 42 1/2 inches long, add four inches to include the chrome "shoulders" on the sides. To the top of the plexi CELEMEX sign, it's 24 inches high (17 to the top of the chrome body). And, it's about 15 inches deep, foot to foot (add another 4 inches for the bulbous back and the team release buttons in front, for a total of 19). Yes, it's ungodly heavy. Buyer to pay packing, shipping and insurance. Checks and money orders accepted, with personal or business checks requiring a ten-banking-day clearance. California residents kindly add 8.5% retail sales tax or provide completed resale certificate upon payment.