Stewardess Pez Dispensor - Candy Ephemera

For collectors of the Austrian-based candy company's pocket mechanical dispensers, this rare, footless stewardess Pez dispenser is a coveted find.

Pez dispensers are ephemeral. They were only meant to last as long as it took the owner to eat 12 pieces of tiny candy. Today, Pez collecting has grown into an international hobby with conventions held annually throughout the world.

As all knowledgeable Pez collectors know, the name Pez is derived from the German word peppermint, Pfefferminz, which was also the first Pez flavor. The candy was originally introduced in Austria, and later exported to the United States and elsewhere.

For collectors, old Pez dispensers are the most prized. One of the easiest ways to determine the age of a Pez dispenser is to look at the base of the dispenser’s stem. If it is square, then it is what collectors call non-footed, like this stewardess Pez . Which means it was produced prior to 1987.

If you’re going to start a PEZ collection, it pays to learn about the brand and the dispensers. A good reference is Collector's Guide To Pez: Identification and Price Guide (Collector's Guide to Pez) by Shawn Peterson.

Comments

[jafabrit]

Very interesting, I hadn't realized they came in other forms besides popular cartoon characters and such.