Stock Exchange Rare Gambler Coin-op Device Rare Stock Exchange Machine

Description

Stock Exchange Rare Gambler Coin-op Device. Authentic Stock Exchange Gambler coin operated trade stimulator measures approximately 30 in high x 19 in wide x 7 1/2 in deep. Includes original lock and key. The concept of British coin amusement machines was patented in the 1890s by George Haydon & Frank Harvey Urry. The 1900s style Stock Exchange Gaming Machine was manufactured in London, United Kingdom. This is one of the earliest British gaming gambling machines. The vendor reward payout was a fascinating feature to these gambling trade stimulator machines. Instead of the typical shop discounts or prizes, the Samson Stock Exchange rewarded customers with STOCK! Stock could be peas, corn, rice, bull, barley, oats, clover and beans with profits distributed based on the stock performance. Offering stock was a new and innovative concept at the turn of the century and stock market boom. It was also an ingenious way to bring gambling into London. To play, deposit a
coin size of quarter
in coin slot, turn dial and watch the vertical roulette-like reel spins. Instructions state, “Insert
coin
in slot to purchase stock shown in window. Profits on stock are paid in cup below. See stock before you buy.” Stock would be exchanged based on the award card indicator. Shares were the prized commodity. A series of electric exchange gambling diddlers (English term) were developed by Essex Automatic Mfg. Co. based on a 1928 patent by Gordon Smith. Similar in design to the Stock Exchange, the stock exchange is considered very rare. Original Beautiful oak cabinet. Yellow front face includes the original ‘Stock Exchange’ label. Organic metallic features border the yellow motif in frame. Includes key. Excellent craftsmanship. c. 1900-1930s. Original rare British gambler machine.
antique slot machine. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.