ABOUT US
Welcome to our Store!
We are a family owned and operated company, founded in 1903. We hope you enjoy your visit to our website.
Monarch strives to produce the best products possible. Our efforts include the introduction of new products and accessories, such as the Monarch KeyKop™ and the AquaMiserTM Shower Timers, and timers for many unique applications, and the Universal Token/Coin operated Bathroom Lock.
We will be adding more products to our store in the future so please check back often.
Monarch Tool and Manufacturing Company was founded in 1903 and incorporated in 1905. The original partners were Mr. Louis Hall and Mr. Walter Boer. Although Monarch was involved in the production of many different parts, from marine engines, to specialty valves, and parts for appliances and automotive parts, from the very beginning we have been involved in the production of coin mechanisms for various applications. Early player pianos used our coin boxes and timers as well as the player bar. Later, juke boxes used Monarch coin devices and many stampings for the internal mechanisms. Pool Tables have long used Monarch Mechanisms as well.
Coin mechanisms with a slide were a part of our line from the earliest days. The unit shown above was used to control player pianos. These were made to accept pennies, nickels and dimes, and included a built-in timing mechanism. Vending machines came on the scene early in the century, and Monarch was there with a push/pull style mechanism to serve that need. Early cigarette, candy, and other vending machines, as well as amusement devices used products similar to the one on the left.
