Expert: Rodger Knutson - 9/10/2005

Question
My friend was given an old looking wooden slot machine. Idon't have any photos of it so I'll describe it for you. It's made by ROTOMAT, stands 28in.H,18in.W,7in.D. It has 11111 stamped on the metal plate by arm on side and 2 locks. The top front has ROTOMAT in silver letters on red, coin slots above and below center O, has button in center O. Below this is AWARDS in silver letters on blue and a button. Next is the window of bars on red, blue and silver metal. Below the window is a silver metal dog head (looks like a boxer). Below the head is the winners tray in red,blue and silver. All I know is that it's made by Rotomat in Germany. Is it a repilca maybe?  

Answer
Hi Cindy,

    No, it's not a reproduction. Never heard of any being reproduced anywhere. These were made in Germany and that is the reason they're not a hot seller over here. Machines on foreign coins, or just foreign games, don't sell well here. There neat, and interesting, but just don't sell for a lot. You might fine one on ebay under slot machines. I see them from time to time. My guess as to value, if your interested, is $75.00 to $300.00.
Thank You

Rodger