EXHIBIT SUPPLY “PLAY BALL” AMUSEMENT MACHINE.

EXHIBIT SUPPLY “PLAY BALL” AMUSEMENT MACHINE. A baseball game handsomely encased in a fanciful aluminum cabinet depicting a variety of baseball scenes. The prospective player would deposit a penny and shoot it onto the playing field with a plethora of nails which portrays a baseball diamond and the opposing team. If one was lucky enough to deposit their coin in one of the open slots, the penny would be returned. Otherwise the coin would drift to the bottom and indicate a hit, run, home run, etc. Circa 1920s, these machines were a true money maker for the owner/operator. Children as well as adults would compete against the other with the hopes of getting their penny back. A rare and desirable amusement device appealing to collectors of both baseball and arcade games. Retains keys. SIZE: 18-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Overall good to very good with amateur paint enhancements to castings. 1-9240 (1,250-1,750)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009

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
	1286	$747.50	EXHIBIT SUPPLY “PLAY BALL” AMUSEMENT MACHINE. A baseball game handsomely encased in a fanciful aluminum cabinet depicting a variety of baseball scenes. The prospective player would deposit a penny and shoot it onto the playing field with a plethora of nails which portrays a baseball diamond and the opposing team. If one was lucky enough to deposit their coin in one of the open slots, the penny would be returned. Otherwise the coin would drift to the bottom and indicate a hit, run, home run, etc. Circa 1920s, these machines were a true money maker for the owner/operator. Children as well as adults would compete against the other with the hopes of getting their penny back. A rare and desirable amusement device appealing to collectors of both baseball and arcade games. Retains keys. SIZE: 18-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Overall good to very good with amateur paint enhancements to castings. 1-9240 (1,250-1,750) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2009 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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