23: A RARE 1894 JONES NOVELTY THREE-FOR-ONE SLOT MACHINE

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The very rare tower form trade stimulator slot machine tempts players with a three-nickels-to-one payout if their nickel dropped through the top slot makes it past chute number 1 and avoids chute number 2 to slide through number 3. If it does, the player wins three nickels. If not, the coin is kept by the machine. The clever device features a nickel-plated cast brass coin slot opening with the maker's name in raised lettering on the overhanging top above a case with highly figured veneers and windows to the nicely finished nickel-plated iron mechanism, as well as a slide full of tempting nickels. There is a coin chute jackpot payout low on one side above the outset base with metal trim and the back door retains the original iron reinforcements.
Measures 16.5 x 16 x 7.5 inches.
Very good intact and apparently all original working condition with light wear at some edges and corners and a key.
$1,500 - $3,000