Rare, antique arcade and gambling machines up for bid at Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas Oct. 16-18Vintage slot machines, jukeboxes, pedal cars, vending machines, advertising displays and more on sale during three-day live auction event
What will surely be one of the hottest items at the fall auction is a beautiful, Terry Haughawout-restored, five-cent Mills Novelty Company Violano Virtuoso. This circa-1920 self-playing piano-violin combo has been outfitted with a midi system and comes with 50 floppy disks containing music from the original Violano rolls. Always a popular item among collectors, the Mills Violano Virtuoso is expected to command $40,000-$60,000. Another outstanding feature from the October auction is a five-cent Caille “Big Six” upright floor wheel slot machine. This expertly restored gaming console, originally released circa 1904, features the original color wheel in excellent condition, with a new top marquee and back door. The “Big Six” is estimated to sell for $25,000-$35,000. Other highlights include a mid-century, multi-coin Wurlitzer “Peacock” Model 850 jukebox, in stunning, restored condition with keys, expected to hammer at $14,000-$18,000; The Oct. 16-18 auction will be held at Morphy’s Las Vegas gallery, located at 4520 Arville St. #1. All forms of bidding will be available, including live via the internet through Morphy Live at http://www.morphyauctions.com/ ABOUT MORPHY AUCTIONS, LAS VEGAS Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas has spent the last 40 years building its reputation as the benchmark for American antique auction houses. Today, it is known for unquestioned integrity and for the quality of the items made available to collectors who visit its auctions in person, on-line and via telephone. Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas has sold more coin-operated devices than any other American auctioneer. Learn more at http://www.morphyauctions.com/ Contact Pj Perez ***@theawesome- Photos: https://www.prlog.org/ https://www.prlog.org/ https://www.prlog.org/ End
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