KING BEE UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE.

An unusually large machine approximately 6 feet tall with a gallery about the top of the machine. The oak cabinet is simplistic in nature with minimal electroplated iron castings and a large color wheel with a mirrored center section. An oddity of this machine is that when a coin or multiple coins are deposited one literally pulls the handle upwards from a 6 o’clock position to a 9 o’clock position. Most machines have a handle that you push down into the 12 o’clock position to the 3 o’clock position. Perhaps the earliest of all the mechanical upright “color wheel” pay out slot machines, it is purported that Mills worked for McDonald for a short time before heading off on his own and forming his own company. Manufactured by McDonald in the late 1800s, it features a very unique and interesting mechanism. Unusual in the fact that one could play 7 coins, normally only 5 or 6. The method in which the wheel is activated and spins is quite different than all of the subsequent upright machines manufactured by various makers. When a coin is deposited and the mechanism activated a centrifugal type mechanism is activated and the wheel starts to spin slowly and continually speeds up and then slows down before the payout fingers engage into the wooden color wheel. If a coin is played on the winning color, the payout finger is then literally pulled down by 1/4 of an inch and tripping the payout coin way escalator and the winnings drop into a pay cup at the bottom of the right side of the machine. There was a runway a.k.a. escalator which held 50+ coins and thus even today always allowing the correct number of coins to be dispensed for a winning play. A very simplistic mechanism and totally different than any subsequent upright machines manufactured by various makers of the time period. SIZE: 70″ t x 27″ w x 13″ d. CONDITION: Machine was restored some 30+ years ago and has mellowed out and has a wonderful overall appearance. In excellent working condition. Upon close examination a small decorative piece of wood trim is missing from the upper right corner. 1-14172 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3554

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3554	$0.00	KING BEE UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE. An unusually large machine approximately 6 feet tall with a gallery about the top of the machine. The oak cabinet is simplistic in nature with minimal electroplated iron castings and a large color wheel with a mirrored center section. An oddity of this machine is that when a coin or multiple coins are deposited one literally pulls the handle upwards from a 6 o’clock position to a 9 o’clock position. Most machines have a handle that you push down into the 12 o’clock position to the 3 o’clock position. Perhaps the earliest of all the mechanical upright “color wheel” pay out slot machines, it is purported that Mills worked for McDonald for a short time before heading off on his own and forming his own company. Manufactured by McDonald in the late 1800s, it features a very unique and interesting mechanism. Unusual in the fact that one could play 7 coins, normally only 5 or 6. The method in which the wheel is activated and spins is quite different than all of the subsequent upright machines manufactured by various makers. When a coin is deposited and the mechanism activated a centrifugal type mechanism is activated and the wheel starts to spin slowly and continually speeds up and then slows down before the payout fingers engage into the wooden color wheel. If a coin is played on the winning color, the payout finger is then literally pulled down by 1/4 of an inch and tripping the payout coin way escalator and the winnings drop into a pay cup at the bottom of the right side of the machine. There was a runway a.k.a. escalator which held 50+ coins and thus even today always allowing the correct number of coins to be dispensed for a winning play. A very simplistic mechanism and totally different than any subsequent upright machines manufactured by various makers of the time period. SIZE: 70″ t x 27″ w x 13″ d. CONDITION: Machine was restored some 30+ years ago and has mellowed out and has a wonderful overall appearance. In excellent working condition. Upon close examination a small decorative piece of wood trim is missing from the upper right corner. 1-14172 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 3554 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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KING BEE UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE.