Mechanical Memories Magazine

Issue: 2008-September - Issue 27

Editorial
Well , here we are with the September issue (and with any luck, it should actually have
September on the front) . However, I can ' t guarantee the rest of the magazine won ' t be
riddled with spelling mistakes. I haven ' t yet had a chance to recover from my summer
season at Brighton, and have had to crash this issue out in literally a couple of days.
Very sincere thanks to John Peterson, who has once again contributed a very interesting
article, without which I would have been well and truly in the proverbial!
Apologies to those of you who have left messages on my mobile or sent emails,
and have had to wait days or even weeks for a reply. I think I' ve answered most by
now, but I' m afraid the school holidays is not the best time to be leaving messages for
me (not if you require an answer at least)!
So, was it all worth it? Driving daily to Brighton in the wind and rain? It seems
this year was a lot of bloody hard work! Actually, it didn ' t turn out too bad, but what a
God awful summer?!! We've apparently had twice the normal rainfall for August, and
only half the normal sunshine. So much for global warming.
Anyway, I' m keeping this short. It 's now 2.00 a.m. and I desperately need some sleep .
Till next time
All the best
Jerry
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Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Kennet Holme Farm, Bath Road, Midgham, Reading, Berks RG7 SUX
Tel: Saleroom 01189 713772
Email: office@cameo-auctioneers.co.uk
TUESDAY 9 th SEPTEMBER 2008
11AM START
COLLECTION OF AMUSMENT MACHINES
A ONE OWNER COLLECTION OF 65 MACHINES
FROM 1900 ONWARDS, INCLUDING:
Blowball 1903 an extremely rare penny slot machine manufactured by Haydon & Urry.
Paul Bergen 1903 Very Rare, one of two known in U.K and very few in the U.S.A. This floor
standing machine is an electric automatic colour wheel, automatic payout slot machine.
Gypsy Fortune Teller. Wooden cased electric Crystal Gazer.
Madam Sibille gypsy fortune teller 1930's. Kicking Mule Shooting game.
Ahrens Crystal Gazer, this machine made of cast iron and steel with copper canopy and
light on top, cast feet standing at 2400 x 900 x 900mm is one of three known to exist.
Rare Bally Bumper 1936 pinball machine.
A 1950's Ruffier and Walker animated clown playing piano.
Plus two model pedal cars Aston Martin and a Jaguar, prototype model tram bus,
collection of original enamel signs, plus many more items.
LIVE BIDDING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SALE
A FULLY ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE CAN BE VIEWED AT:
www.cameo-auctioneers.co.uk
Viewing Friday, Sunday & Monday: 10am till 4pm
Morning of sale from 8.30am.
Large car park and food available.
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