Bidspirit auction | G.H. Packwood PAX Soap Dispenser

G.H. Packwood PAX Soap Dispenser - A wall-mounted industrial powdered soap dispenser manufactured from chrome-plated metal. The dispenser features a spherical reservoir joined to a heavy wall-mounting bracket. It utilizes a mechanical pull-lever system for dispensing, located on the right side of the housing. The piece features several cast identification marks in raised lettering. An upper plaque on the spherical body is cast with G.H. PACKWOOD MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS MO. PATS. PEND. Below this, a secondary plaque reads PROPERTY OF STANDARD OIL COMPANY (INDIANA). A third plaque situated near the front of the mechanism identifies the brand as P A X. The lower rim of the dispenser is cast with the instructional text FIRST-WET-THE-HANDS. The side of the mounting bracket includes a cast directional indicator reading P U L L with a downward-pointing arrow. The item is accompanied by a separate barrel-style metal key stamped with the numeral 6. This key is intended for the locking mechanism located on the left side of the pivot arm. The unit retains its original wall-mounting plate with pre-drilled holes for installation.