THE OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES HORSE RACE MACHINE.

THE OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES HORSE RACE MACHINE. Not only is this machine visually attractive and fun to play, but for the proprietor of the establishment it was quite the money maker. Gambling laws were avoided by “selling the player a piece of gum for one cent”. In reality the player would select his horse by means of a dial on the front. Dropping a penny in the slot and activating the mechanism a marble would spin about on a roulette-type wheel while the horses raced around the track. Eventually the winning horse would stop by the green flag and the marble would stop on the potential payout. Anywhere from 2 to 1 to 30 to 1. A player wishing to alter the odds or winning horse, would be stopped by means of the anti-cheat tilt mechanism and/or the original horse selected which could be viewed in the window on the backdoor. The front casting is elaborate and cast in aluminum; the sides, base and top appearing to be maple and finished naturally. Interior depicts a three sided horse racing scene complete with the track and bleachers. Machine is in completely all original condition, however lacking lock to rear door. SIZE: 15″ w x 13″ d x 12″ t. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus condition. Top wooden board has been reversed and top of rear door has been trimmed to fit and close properly. 1-11770 (1,800-2,200)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012

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
	3385	$4,600.00	THE OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES HORSE RACE MACHINE. Not only is this machine visually attractive and fun to play, but for the proprietor of the establishment it was quite the money maker. Gambling laws were avoided by “selling the player a piece of gum for one cent”. In reality the player would select his horse by means of a dial on the front. Dropping a penny in the slot and activating the mechanism a marble would spin about on a roulette-type wheel while the horses raced around the track. Eventually the winning horse would stop by the green flag and the marble would stop on the potential payout. Anywhere from 2 to 1 to 30 to 1. A player wishing to alter the odds or winning horse, would be stopped by means of the anti-cheat tilt mechanism and/or the original horse selected which could be viewed in the window on the backdoor. The front casting is elaborate and cast in aluminum; the sides, base and top appearing to be maple and finished naturally. Interior depicts a three sided horse racing scene complete with the track and bleachers. Machine is in completely all original condition, however lacking lock to rear door. SIZE: 15″ w x 13″ d x 12″ t. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus condition. Top wooden board has been reversed and top of rear door has been trimmed to fit and close properly. 1-11770 (1,800-2,200) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012 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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