Go west young collector, to Las Vegas and Morphy's massive May 21-23 Coin-Op & Advertising auction

DENVER, Pa. - May 8, 2026 - PRLog -- Morphy's will head west later this month to cement its presence in Las Vegas as the premier auction house for antique coin-op machines and antique advertising. The firm will conduct a huge Coin-Op & Advertising auction on May 21-23 featuring over 1,700 lots of rare, high-quality antiques and vintage collectibles.

Some of the items carry six-figure estimates that aren't just possible, they're probable. A prime example is a circa 1905-1910 Caille Brothers Mfg. (Detroit) "Centaur" triple slot machine with rare harp castings and a visually striking gaming device designed with three independently-operated slot machines housed in one cabinet. The machine is fresh to the market, fully restored and operational. Estimate: $150,000-$250,000

Another star lot is the circa 1905-1910 "Sibille – The Queen of Hearts" fortune teller automaton made by the Mills Novelty Co. (Chicago). This exceptionally-rare coin-op machine features a richly-detailed carved walnut cabinet with original finish. The interior presents a seated fortune teller figure in elaborate period costume. Upon coin activation, the internal mechanism engages a motor-driven system that animates the figure and dispenses a fortune card. Estimate: $150,000-$300,000

A third six-figure candidate is the circa 1900-1905 Mills "20th Century" upright slot machine configured in the scarce one-dollar denomination, one of the most desirable and elusive versions within the 20th Century floor model line. The 20th Century was among Mills' most visually impressive upright gaming machines. This example has been fully restored. The cabinet has been refinished and its castings re-plated. Estimate: $60,000-$120,000

A beautiful, all-original reverse-on-glass corner sign advertising Ever Famous Buffalo Lager Brewing Company (Sacramento, Calif.) features a fantastic factory scene, is one of only a few known to exist, with fewer still achieving a 9.0+ condition grade. It's large – 15¾ inches by 25¼ inches – and would make a wonderful addition to any breweriana collection. Estimate: $20,000-$40,000

Morphy's May 21-23, 2026 Coin-Op & Advertising Auction will be held live at their comfortable West Coast satellite gallery located at 4520 Arville St., #1, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103. Start time on all three days is 9am Pacific Time. Previews will be held Monday, May 18, through Wednesday, May 20, from 9am-4pm local time; or on auction days from 8-9am. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the Internet through Morphy Live (https://www.morphyauctions.com/). For condition reports or other questions, call tollfree 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com. Online: https://www.morphyauctions.com.