Victory Mint Vender by Caille Bros. Co., c. 1923, Very rare ...

Hammer

£4,000

Victory Mint Vender by Caille Bros. Co., c. 1923, Very rare machine in unusual design with centre-pull handle. This is the early cast iron model (later were aluminium), with "O.K." or future pay feature, whereby a winning payout is held by the machine, but indicated in the small window to the left of the 3 reels, being paid out on the next play. This feature therefore got around gambling laws, as there was no gambling - as the player knew exactly how much the machine would pay before inserting their coin.

In excellent original condition, with original nickel plating (which will easily shine up more if desired), transfers to cabinet sides, reel strips in excellent condition, working dual mint vendors and original cashbox.
Currently although the machine plays and indicates the future pay, a couple of parts were removed sometime in the past that held the pay-off, such that it pays normaly for a win. The missing parts are not too difficult to fabricate, being a small box section that holds the coins with a flap and an couple of simple levers to release / reset the flap. We are happy to be able to furnish the winning bidder with photographs of the parts and contact details of a very helpful collector in the UK who has an identical machine from which the parts can be copied, or he would be willing to have those parts made in order to help out the new fellow Victory owner (it's a very exclusive club!) - the cost estimated around £100-150.
US Nickel (5c). Pays out Coins. Back door has replacement lock with key.
Approximately 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) Wide, 26 inches (66 cm) High, 13 inches (33 cm) Deep.

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