News and Coming Events
Slot Machine Auction
Fieldings Auctioneers, based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, are holding an auction
entitled 'Mantiques and Boys Toys ' on Saturday 2 nd July (yes, I know it's very short
notice, but I only found out about it a coup le of days ago). Included in the sale are a
good number of slot machines. Mark Hannam of Fieldings sent me this:
Th e total number of lots of penny in th e slot and amusement machines is around forty
items as part of a 630 lot sale. Examples include one arm bandits and coin operated
wall machines, Jenn ings, Mills, Beromat, Bryans, Bingalette etc. Th e machines are in a
variety of conditions, some working, and some needing attention. Th ere are also various
cigarette dispensing machines included in the sale along with over 70 cylinder and disc
musical boxes.
All illustrated online at: www.fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk
Viewing: Thursday 1 0am - 4pm, Friday 1 0am - 8pm and morning of sale 8am - 1 0am
Carters at Weston
Once again, Carters Steam Fair will be spending four weeks on the lawns at Weston-
Super-Mare this summer, from Sat 6 th Aug. to Sun 4 th Sept. Having undergone extensive
restoration and refurbishment, the Steam Yachts and Chairoplanes are now back on the
road, so as far as I know, Carters will be presenting the full fair at this location. In
addition to the rides, the transport fleet also requires attention from time to time. The
impressive fleet of Scamrnells is currently undergoing a programme of restoration, so
not all of the tractors are on the road at the moment. ...... ... ... . but when you have as
many Scammells as Carters Steam Fair, who's going to miss a couple now and again?
Anyway, if you live in the West Country or plan on visiting sometime during
Carters time at Weston, be sure not to miss the opportunity of visiting the greatest
travelling fair in the country. And don't forget, their Vintage Penny Arcade is definitely
not to be missed. Email me some pictures!
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