You are here:
- Home
- Style
- Antiques
- Collectibles-General (Antiques)
- strength tester
Collectibles-General (Antiques)/strength tester
Advertisement
Question
Larry, I have an old antique penny operated strength tester and I wanted to know more about it and its value. It’s about 41/2 ‘tall, has a scale at the top of the machine, there are chrome handles that come off the front that you can twist, another set that you can pull, also has a foot long bar attached horizontally that you can lift on straight up. It a mounted on a steel platform that you stand on while operating.
Hi Kevin, I think you're talking about the Mercury Strength Tester from Mercury Steel Corp. They were made in the 1950's and had a variety of models. Yours is the Deluxe Model. They are fairly common, and so the value on yours in nice shape would be $350. Larry www.coinoplibrary.com
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | Larry, You were totally correct right down to the model. This was a real surprise because I didn't include a picture or the manufactures name when I sent you the e-mail. Thanks again, Kevin | ||
Related Articles
Answers by Expert:
- Michael Andrew Wilson
- robert klein
- Fred Taylor
- Rodger Knutson
- Eileen Cronk
- Bill & Jan Berning
- Irene Schwall
- Barbara K. Acchino
- Rex Ransome
- Larry Bieza
- Anderson's Restorations-Rob Anderson
- DARWIN D. BEARLEY
- Chad Boekelheide
- The Wicker Woman®-Cathryn Peters
- David Burritt
- Bob Wiley
- Marc A. Hess
- Tom Novitski
- Marvin D. Miller
- Robert Barnes
- Frederic Rozier
- G Zimmerman
- Jack Freund
- Russell Barnes
- Dennis Wolbach
- David Silver
Larry Bieza
Expertise
I can answer virtually any question relating to coin operated machines. I have been a BUYER and COLLECTOR for over 25 years and have authored a number of PRICE GUIDES on the subject. My favorite coin operated items are penny arcade machines and pinball games, although I have a vast knowledge in all areas. I also have a huge quantity of coin operated paper advertising which can help date and identify most items.I can answer questions on vending machines, arcade machines, fortune tellers, slot machines, digger/crane machines, gumball machines, peanut machine, gum machine, strength testers, lung testers, pinball machines, gambling machines, bowling machines, etc. I have expertise in the machines from Mills Novelty, Caille, Watling, Keeney, Genco, Chicago Coin, Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, etc.
Experience
I have written a number of Price Guides for penny arcade machines AND for pinball games and am considered one of the experts in the hobby on pricing.
Education/Credentials
I come from the school of experience. Collecting Coin operated items is my life and hopefully you have some questions to test my abilities!
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.