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THBPenny Slot Golf Machine, circa 1900, Matthewson
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 18, 2015 - Jul 19, 2015
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- Lot Description
Penny in Slot Golf Machine designed by London's Automatic Sports Company, Matthewson patent. Cast iron marquee letters GOLF over an enamel instruction plate, flanked by painted golfers in relief on both sides. Six golfers wearing red cotton textile jackets and painted pants and socks with six numbered golf holes enclosed in a glass case. Coin operated, with two handles in the front operating the players' golf swings. 29"H x 20"W x 9"D. 106.7 lbs. Circa 1896-1905. See YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/OiIwWKgoRmY
Condition
Missing back panel and lower cast iron stand. Nickel plating over brass slot mechanisms. Repainting appears to be from the second quarter of the 20th century. Some paint enamel loss on the large golf figures in relief on edges of case. Lever mechanisms rotating the clubs appear functional.
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- Package Manager of Knoxville, 865-584-3000, info@packagemanager.net (The Manager is Gwynn)
- The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville, 865-951-2499, store6461@theupsstore.com (The Manager is Jonathan)
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