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Mills Novelty Co. owl strength lifter “Mills Perfect Muscle Developer”
$20,411.92
£15,000
€17,622.51
CA$28,042.51
A$31,306.82
CHF 16,404.31
MX$383,226.26
NOK 208,334.84
SEK 196,433.30
DKK 131,518.60
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Mills Novelty Co. owl strength lifter “Mills Perfect Muscle Developer” Chicago, circa 1905.
Coin operated with an old bronze penny.
Dial marked:
TEST YOUR STRENGTH - THE ARROW SHOWS THE LAST LIFT CAN YOU BEAT IT
Blue and white enamel plaque:
TEST YOUR STRENGTH DROP PENNY IN THE SLOT - INDICATOR WILL GO TO ZERO THEN PULL HANDLES AND TRY TO BEAT THE LAST LIFT - POINTER WILL INDICATE YOUR ACTUAL STRENGTH - ALL INFRINGEMENTS WILL BE PROSECUTED
The Mills Novelty Company of Chicago was a manufacturer of coin-operated machines, established circa 1891. In 1897 the company launched the Mills Owl, which was the first mechanical upright cabinet slot machine, the machine was a great success and the company would later adopt an owl motif as its trade mark.
- Creator:Mills Novelty Company (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1905
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The woodwork, metalwork and enamel sign have been cleaned and polished.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1190241326472
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