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Hi Larry. I wonder if you can identify this machine I have.
It is an EM coin-operated device that is an upright machine with a single button, a lever, and a dime coin slot. This game mimics a slot machine only using lights to display the "random" results of the EM motor inside. The player drops in a dime which displays on a 3 reel credit display in the upper right. The motor starts, and begins producing 3 somewhat random results on the matrix of lamps. The glass only says "County Fair" in text and has 4 beautiful women nicely illustrated in a county fair setting. With no manufacturer information anywhere on the outside or inside of the machine, I'm totally lost as to who made it. It is in superb condition. I am guessing it's a 1950's era machine. What do you think?
Hi Rob, Because your game could be tied to gambling, the companies that made them typically didn't put their name on the machine. Universal and Keeney were two of the larger manufacturers. They were made in the late 1950's and early 1960's, but have little value as a collectiblle, perhaps $200 in nice condition. Larry
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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.
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I come from the school of experience. Collecting Coin operated items is my life and hopefully you have some questions to test my abilities!
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