MILLS “CAILLOSCOPE” DROP CARD VIEWING MACHINE.

During the teens through the 1930s, Mills manufactured a number of drop card machines, which today are still in use in many arcades including Knott’s Berry Farm, Hershey Park, and Disneyland to name a few. This particular machine is a somewhat fancier version with an elaborate iron casting, which when opened would allow the operator to retrieve the day’s receipts. Similar to a music box, it has a large clockwork style mechanism contained within the cabinet. When a penny is deposited, one could view approximately 10-15 stereoview cards. Cards could easily be changed as well as the marquee to reflect the current show so as always to maintain repeat customers waiting to see the newest show. Of course one coin never got you the whole story and many coins were needed to see the complete show. This particular machine has an old west theme featuring a couple cowboys. A most visually attractive machine including carved wooden legs (not original to machine) and cast iron owl handles. SIZE: 74″ h to top of marquee x 20″ w x 17″ d. CONDITION: Overall in as found, operational “park” condition. Lacking keys for locks on front section of machine. 1-13749 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3559

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
	3559	$3,037.50	Revised: 6/2/2014 Please note: The estimate should be $2000-$2500. MILLS “CAILLOSCOPE” DROP CARD VIEWING MACHINE. During the teens through the 1930s, Mills manufactured a number of drop card machines, which today are still in use in many arcades including Knott’s Berry Farm, Hershey Park, and Disneyland to name a few. This particular machine is a somewhat fancier version with an elaborate iron casting, which when opened would allow the operator to retrieve the day’s receipts. Similar to a music box, it has a large clockwork style mechanism contained within the cabinet. When a penny is deposited, one could view approximately 10-15 stereoview cards. Cards could easily be changed as well as the marquee to reflect the current show so as always to maintain repeat customers waiting to see the newest show. Of course one coin never got you the whole story and many coins were needed to see the complete show. This particular machine has an old west theme featuring a couple cowboys. A most visually attractive machine including carved wooden legs (not original to machine) and cast iron owl handles. SIZE: 74″ h to top of marquee x 20″ w x 17″ d. CONDITION: Overall in as found, operational “park” condition. Lacking keys for locks on front section of machine. 1-13749 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3559 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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MILLS “CAILLOSCOPE” DROP CARD VIEWING MACHINE.