The Raymond Stacey Collection of Mechanical Music and Slot Machines - PART III |
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An early 20th Century American electrically powered "Coin-in-the-Slot" "Nickelodeon" player piano by The Laffargue Co. New York, No. 61504, the mahogany cased upright player piano with accordion, drum, symbol, tambourine and triangle, contained in plain mahogany case (now taking 25 cents), the front set with later stained glass panel flanked by two brass cased lamps, the lower panel with stained and plain glazed rectangular panel, the whole supported by carved figures of griffins, 60ins wide x 30ins deep x 52ins high £4000-6000 plus 24% BP*
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A 1920's American Seeburg model L "The Lilliput", electrically powered "Coin-in-the Slot" "Nickelodeon" by The J.P. Seeburg Piano Co. Chicago, USA, No. 159055, the oak cased player piano in rectangular case with lifting top, the front enclosed by a pair of doors set with stained glass upper panels, 37ins wide x 23ins deep x 54ins high (to take "A" type paper rolls and complete with six paper rolls for same) £3000-5000 plus 24% BP*
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A late 19th Century German "Penny-in-the-Slot" Polyphon, Serial No. 280121, with 11.875ins diameter metal discs, twin mechanism with double harmony and 4.5ins steel combs, contained in walnut table top cabinet with moulded cornice, enclosed by single arched glazed door with fluted uprights with scroll brackets, the base fitted one small drawer, 19.5ins wide x 12.5ins x 24.5ins high, and eight metal discs for same £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century Edison "Amberola" phonograph, No. 2958, contained in oak rectangular case with grained and oak metal grills to front, 13ins wide x 16ins deep x 16ins high £500-700 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century Edison Bell phonograph, No. A42043, in oak case with domed cover and metal folding handle, 9.5ins wide x 7.5ins deep x 8.5ins high (no horn) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century Edison Bell "Gem" phonograph, No. 26379, contained in oak case with domed cover and turned wood handle, 9.5ins wide x 7.5ins deep x 9ins high (no horn) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century Edison Bell "Gem" phonograph No. 22865, contained in oak case with domed cover and turned wood handle, 9.5ins wide x 7.5ins deep x 8.5ins high (no horn or crank handle) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century oak cased Columbia "Graphophone" phonograph with key wind movement, in oak case with domed cover and turned handle, 7.75ins x 7.25ins x 7ins high (no horn) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century "The Imperial Lambertphone" phonograph, with black japanned and gilt finish, contained in oak case with reversible lid and turned and reeded handle, 15ins wide x 9ins deep x 7.25ins high, with associated aluminium horn £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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An early 20th Century grained Bakelite gramophone or phonograph horn, 14ins diameter opening £80-120 plus 24% BP*
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A 1960's mahogany cased "Penny-in-the-Slot" working model automaton - "The Midnight Smugglers", depicting smugglers climbing a hill to a free house, contained in mahogany square case, aluminium front plate, 22ins wide x 19ins deep x 67ins high £1500-2000 plus 24% BP*
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A 1960's American hardwood and polished aluminium cased "Penny-in-the-Slot" crane made by The Exhibit Supply Company, Chicago, Illinois, the centre depicting a cast aluminium crane modelled as the bow of a ship - "Novelty Merchantman", contained in hardwood frame glazed case with polished and red painted aluminium front, plastic handle and drop down front box (to receive prize), 22ins wide x 19ins deep x 71ins high £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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An early 1970's American electronically powered "Coin-in-the-Slot" Bally "Nip-It" 4 player pinball table, Serial No. 5447 (to take 25 cents - the decorative table ball-grabbing device to play field called a "Balligator" (activated by a "Gator" button)), in stainless steel mounted painted case with illuminated back for display of scores, three flipper buttons to side, on stainless steel angular legs, 29ins wide x 54ins deep x 69ins high
Note: The Bally "Nip-It" would be remembered as the game Fonzie frequently played at Arnold's Diner in the American television series "Happy Days" £500-700 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's oak cased "Penny-in-the-Slot" "Passion Tester" supplied by Tableau & Automata Amusement Device, the face with twelve illuminated passion levels, contained in oak case with chromium plated shaped cresting and mounts, 15ins wide x 12ins deep x 34.5ins high £300-500 plus 24% BP*
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A 1940's oak cased "Win and Place" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin supplied by Ruffler & Walker, London, in oak case with chromium plated mounts, 18ins wide x 7ins deep x 28.5ins high £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's Parker's Automatics "Carousel" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin, the face decorated with view of a funfair, with chromium plated mounts and 7 ball win, contained in birds eye maple and walnut rectangular case in the Art Deco manner with curved sides, 20ins wide x 7ins deep x 32ins high £700-1000 plus 24% BP*
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A 1940's mahogany cased Bryans "Payramid" "Penny-in-the-Slot" game of skill, Serial No. 998, the handle winding up to take 8 balls, in mahogany case with chromium plated mounts, 15.5ins wide x 9ins deep x 32.5ins high £1200-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A 1940's Bryans "Retreeva" "Penny-in-the-Slot" game of skill, Serial No. 234, in mahogany fronted and painted pyramid pattern case with chromium plated mounts, 17ins wide x 9ins deep x 30ins high £2000-3000 plus 24% BP*
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A 1940's oak cased Bryans "Clock" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin, Serial No. 2058, with black and red clock pattern dial, contained in oak case with chromium plated mounts and turn-key operations lever, 22ins wide x 12ins deep x 24.5ins high £300-500 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's oak cased Bryans "Fruit Bowl" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin, the circular bowl shaped dial decorated with fruit and leaves, in plain oak case with plated metal front mounts and cresting, 18ins wide x 10.5ins deep x 32ins high £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's oak cased Bryans "Five Win" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin with multicoloured sunburst pattern face and chromium plated mounts, in oak rectangular case, 17.5ins wide x 6ins deep x 25ins high £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's oak cased Bryans "Three-Ball-Seven-Win" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin, Serial No. 4624, with multicoloured sunburst pattern face and chromium plated mounts and facing plates, in plain oak rectangular case, 18ins wide x 6ins deep x 25ins high £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's oak cased Bryans "Three Ball-Nine Cup" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin, Serial No. 4525, with multicoloured sunburst pattern face and chromium plated mounts and cups, in plain oak rectangular case, 17.5ins wide x 6ins deep x 25ins high £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's oak cased Bryans "Three Ball-Forks" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin, Serial No. 4626, with multicoloured sunburst pattern face and chromium plated mounts, in plain oak case 19.5ins wide x 6ins deep x 25ins high £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A 1950's mahogany cased Bryans "Seven Win" "Penny-in-the-Slot" Allwin, Serial No. 4650, with multicoloured sunburst pattern face and chromium plated mounts worded Three-Ball-Seven-Win, 18ins wide x 7ins deep x 29ins high £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A 1940's Bryans "Penny-in-the-Slot" " Magic" machine "String Cutting Extraordinary", Serial No. 142, contained in painted pyramid pattern case, 14ins wide x 12ins deep x 23ins high £1200-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A set of three 1970's Bryans "Penny-in-the-Slot" "Magic" machines - "The Disappearing Disc" Serial No. 234, "String Cutting Extraordinary" Serial No. 235, and "Magic Spirals" Serial No. 236, all contained in matching grey crackle painted pyramid pattern cases with chromium plated mounts and winding handles, 14ins wide x 12ins deep x 23ins high £5000-7000 plus 24% BP*
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An early 1960's Rock-Ola electrically powered "Tempo 2" model 1478 "Coin-in-the-Slot" jukebox (to hold 120 records), contained in chromium plated and turquoise enamelled metal cabinet, with ABC selectors and 40 numbered buttons, 28ins deep x 59ins high £3000-4000 plus 24% BP*
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| A selected portion of the Gavin Littaur Collection of Antique Truncheons, Tipstaves and Staves | |
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A Victorian turned wood truncheon, painted in gilt with "C.D.C./Constable", on a black ground, with ribbed handle, 17.75ins £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A late Victorian turned ash truncheon, stamped "Dundee Police", with ribbed handle and leather strap, 15.25ins
Note: The original branding iron is in the Dundee Police Museum £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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An early Victorian turned wood truncheon, painted with "IVR" over crown, over "Kirbyniske" (Kirby Whisk, Yorkshire), over "1838", on a green ground, 18ins
Note: This is an unusual shape and rare truncheon £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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A William IV turned wood long truncheon, painted with "W.R." over crown over "IV", over ribbon cartouche with "Whatfield" (Suffolk) on black painted ground, 24ins £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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An early Victorian turned hardwood truncheon painted with decorative triangular motif over royal arms with supporters, over "VR" cypher and dated "1849" on black ground, with ribbed handle, 15.75ins £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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A William IV turned wood long truncheon with ball end, painted with "WR.IV" over crown above "Bucks.", on a black ground, 23.5ins £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian oval-shaped truncheon, painted with "V.R." over crown over "I" over "Allerton", on a black ground, with ribbed handle, 14.5ins £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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A William IV turned wood short staff with ball end, painted with crown to ball end over "W*R.IV.", on a black ground, 21.5ins £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian turned wood short truncheon, painted with crown over royal coat of arms, and "V.R." over "1850" and "St. Leonards Parish" in ribbon cartouche, with ribbed handle and button end, 11ins £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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A William IV turned wood truncheon, painted with crown surmounted by a lion over "WR" over "IV", over "HP", and foliage design to reverse, on black ground, with ribbed handle, 15.5ins £140-180 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian turned pine long truncheon, painted with "Kirkcaldy Franchise", over painted/printed Kirkcaldy coat of arms, over "Demonstration 1884", on a dark brown ground, with ball end to handle, 23.75ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian turned wood truncheon, painted with crown over royal coat of arms within garter, over "E.M.1848.", within gilt and red cartouche, on a black ground, with ribbed handle, the butt end stamped "JF", 17.5ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian turned wood truncheon, painted with crown over "VR" cypher over "Kent", within shaped cartouche, over "Cranbrook Division 5", on a black ground, with ribbed handle, 17.5ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A William IV turned wood cylindrical short staff, painted with "W.RIV" over crown over "Melford" within ribbon cartouche, on a dark blue ground, 19.75ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian turned rosewood truncheon, painted with "I" over crown over "V.R" over castle, with ribbed handle, 14.25ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century turned wood truncheon, painted with crown over royal arms within garter, over "Borden." (Kent), on a black ground, with ribbed handle, 17.75ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A George IV turned wood miniature tipstaff, painted with "GIIIIR.", over "S", the turned ball end painted with a crown, on a black ground, 6ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A William IV turned wood truncheon, painted with crown over "IVTH.WR", over "Acton.", on a black ground, with ribbed handle, 18.25ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian turned wood truncheon, painted with crown over "VR", over "M.C." within shaped cartouche, on a black ground, with ribbed handle, 15.5ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian turned wood long truncheon, painted with crown over "GMR" (railway?), over "17" and stamped ten times with "GM", on a black ground, with ribbed handle, 21.25ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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A Georgian turned wood truncheon, painted with crown over "GR", over shield with black star, on a dark blue ground, with ribbed handle and original leather strap, 15.25ins £175-220 plus 24% BP*
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