MILLS 25¢ “EXTRAORDINARY” FLOOR MODEL GOLF BALL SLOT MACHINE.

Revised: 11/29/2011

Please Note: Cataloger did not test, we have since tested and it does work.

MILLS 25¢ “EXTRAORDINARY” FLOOR MODEL GOLF BALL SLOT MACHINE. As previously mentioned golf ball vendor/gambling machines became quite popular in the 1930s and 40s and were usually found in the club houses of country clubs. This particular model is known as the Mills “Extraordinary” which, as a golf ball vendor, only came in a floor model stand. Hidden in the cabinet underneath is a ramp way holding 75-100 golf balls. The mechanism was originally powered by a battery, but was converted to electric at some point in its life. The payout mechanism, though partially mechanical, is primarily electronic relying on making a series of electronic “contacts” to effect a payout. The machine either came with the normal fruit strips or the golf strips, this particular model has the typical cherries, oranges, plums, etc. A small award card next to the reel windows indicates potential winners. A visual jackpot is on the lower front casting displaying golf balls. In reality these are only for show. Machine has had a total restoration including reel strips and award card and expert and costly restoration. Wooden cabinet with veneered tiger striping to the wood and the castings being painted in the appropriate brown wrinkle finish. Machine has smooth action and payout mechanism is complete. SIZE: 19″ w x 15″ d x 59″ t. CONDITION: Excellent plus restored condition. 1-11317 (6,000-7,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2011

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
	1396	$5,750.00	Revised: 11/29/2011 Please Note: Cataloger did not test, we have since tested and it does work. MILLS 25¢ “EXTRAORDINARY” FLOOR MODEL GOLF BALL SLOT MACHINE. As previously mentioned golf ball vendor/gambling machines became quite popular in the 1930s and 40s and were usually found in the club houses of country clubs. This particular model is known as the Mills “Extraordinary” which, as a golf ball vendor, only came in a floor model stand. Hidden in the cabinet underneath is a ramp way holding 75-100 golf balls. The mechanism was originally powered by a battery, but was converted to electric at some point in its life. The payout mechanism, though partially mechanical, is primarily electronic relying on making a series of electronic “contacts” to effect a payout. The machine either came with the normal fruit strips or the golf strips, this particular model has the typical cherries, oranges, plums, etc. A small award card next to the reel windows indicates potential winners. A visual jackpot is on the lower front casting displaying golf balls. In reality these are only for show. Machine has had a total restoration including reel strips and award card and expert and costly restoration. Wooden cabinet with veneered tiger striping to the wood and the castings being painted in the appropriate brown wrinkle finish. Machine has smooth action and payout mechanism is complete. SIZE: 19″ w x 15″ d x 59″ t. CONDITION: Excellent plus restored condition. 1-11317 (6,000-7,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2011 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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