Coin Slot
Issue: 1981 September 079 - Page 10
Coin Slot Magazine - #079 - 1981 - September [International Arcade Museum]
Letters to the Editor continued
May I once again ask your assistance in advising me the model
of the Mills, location of the serial if possible, and approximate
age with present value. I would also appreciate the same
information on the "Imp" slot.
Far removed from my vocation, this could interest me in a
completely new hobby, particularly after reading your magazine
over and over. I guess it's a healthy way to "get hooked"
Please advise me if there is any expense to my request of
information. I am more than willing to be responsible.
Once again, many thanks!
Yours truly,
Walter T. Berniere
New Haven, CT
Dear Chief Berniere:
We were absolutely delighted to get your letter. And for a
American antiques is shared by thousands. Many police
officers are among this group, for they often see such machines
first based on theirpast history as being on the iffy side ofthe
law for so long. Your recognition ofthe enthusiasticfollowing
for coin machines, and the many people from all walks of life
involved in the shows, buying, selling and whatever else
happens is right on target. This is apart ofAmerican history.
We are glad to have such an enlightened senior officer of the
law share our enthusiasm.
To your questions. The Mills machine you have is the
EXTRAORDINARY, a beautiful Art Deco cabinet Bell made
between 1933 and the 1940s in oneform or another. Ifyou can't
find the serial at the right ofthe reel windows on the side ofthe
front casting you more than likely have the later CLUB BELL
model ofaround 1939. In that case, the serial will be stamped
in the wood at the center of the base panel in the back We'd
guess a serial number in the 430,000 range. This machine is
described on page 122 of"An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100
Most Collectible Slot Machines, Volume 2 " with afull range of
number ofreasons. First, because we have been trying to reach
values.
out to the general public and the many citizens that are
"collectors" get a bit inbred and do a lot of talking to
A Coin Slot Guide is alsoprojectedfor the EXTRAORDINARY
and COUNTER CLUB BELL, but it's Guide No. 128 and
won't be out for some time. Mechanically, however, the
EXTRA ORDINAR Y is much the same as the Mills SILENT,
themselves). Therefore, our free offer for a sample issue has
so Guide No. 8 will do the job.
interested in antique coin machines, or would be once they
knew that such a field had a following (sometimes the
been run in a number ofpublications. We've received many
Your Groetchen IMP is a trade machine classic It's
requests for the copy. More often than not the people who ask
described on page 119 of'An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100
soon become subscribers.
Most Collectible Trade Stimulators, Volume 2".
Our second reason is more direct Chief Berniere, thank
you. You give us credibility. Your interest in these marvelous
Chief, you are "hooked". We can tell from your letter.
Sincerely,
Editor
Dear Editor:
I am the proud owner of a Jennings VICTORIA SILENT
(Peacock).
LOOSE CHANGE Blue Book lists it in a grade 2 at $2,200
and their rating system lists the Peacock as a four star machine
(11 to 25 machines known to exist).
I watch the auction results carefully in LOOSE CHANGE
for the last two years and THE COIN SLOT this year. I have
BUY/SELL
only seen 2 Jennings Peacocks. One selling for $3,400 and one
for $3,100.
Arcade
Machines
Slot
My question is: is there any way I can tell how rare my
machine is for sure and what it's really worth?
My machine is the same as the one on page 61 of Richard
&
Bueschel's Red Book, except it's 5 C and has fortune telling reels
with a serial #109881.
Machines
I enjoy your magazine very much and look forward to it each
month, thank you.
WE HAVE ARCADE MACHINES
Very sincerely,
FOR COLLECTORS AND
LOCATIONS
ICE CREAM PARLORS,
ARCADES, RESTAURANTS,
AMUSEMENT PARKS.
CALL US FOR YOUR NEEDS!
Richard E. Carroll
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STEVE GRONOWSKI
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(312) 775-4023
© The International Arcade Museum
10-THE COIN SLOT
Dear Richard:
When you're the owner of the Jennings "Peacock" you
should be proud. That is one of the fastest moving (i.e. price
rising) antique slot machine collectibles there is.
That alone points up a problem. With the kind ofaction the
"Peacock*' has it is all but impossiblefor any printed price list
to keep up with the changes.
We're inclined to agree with
LOOSE CHANGE and their "Blue Book"(although we use a
different system and it seems to be more usable, some people
like the starring system) listing that 11 to 25 machines are
http://www.arcade-museum.com/
September 1981
Letters to the Editor continued
May I once again ask your assistance in advising me the model
of the Mills, location of the serial if possible, and approximate
age with present value. I would also appreciate the same
information on the "Imp" slot.
Far removed from my vocation, this could interest me in a
completely new hobby, particularly after reading your magazine
over and over. I guess it's a healthy way to "get hooked"
Please advise me if there is any expense to my request of
information. I am more than willing to be responsible.
Once again, many thanks!
Yours truly,
Walter T. Berniere
New Haven, CT
Dear Chief Berniere:
We were absolutely delighted to get your letter. And for a
American antiques is shared by thousands. Many police
officers are among this group, for they often see such machines
first based on theirpast history as being on the iffy side ofthe
law for so long. Your recognition ofthe enthusiasticfollowing
for coin machines, and the many people from all walks of life
involved in the shows, buying, selling and whatever else
happens is right on target. This is apart ofAmerican history.
We are glad to have such an enlightened senior officer of the
law share our enthusiasm.
To your questions. The Mills machine you have is the
EXTRAORDINARY, a beautiful Art Deco cabinet Bell made
between 1933 and the 1940s in oneform or another. Ifyou can't
find the serial at the right ofthe reel windows on the side ofthe
front casting you more than likely have the later CLUB BELL
model ofaround 1939. In that case, the serial will be stamped
in the wood at the center of the base panel in the back We'd
guess a serial number in the 430,000 range. This machine is
described on page 122 of"An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100
Most Collectible Slot Machines, Volume 2 " with afull range of
number ofreasons. First, because we have been trying to reach
values.
out to the general public and the many citizens that are
"collectors" get a bit inbred and do a lot of talking to
A Coin Slot Guide is alsoprojectedfor the EXTRAORDINARY
and COUNTER CLUB BELL, but it's Guide No. 128 and
won't be out for some time. Mechanically, however, the
EXTRA ORDINAR Y is much the same as the Mills SILENT,
themselves). Therefore, our free offer for a sample issue has
so Guide No. 8 will do the job.
interested in antique coin machines, or would be once they
knew that such a field had a following (sometimes the
been run in a number ofpublications. We've received many
Your Groetchen IMP is a trade machine classic It's
requests for the copy. More often than not the people who ask
described on page 119 of'An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100
soon become subscribers.
Most Collectible Trade Stimulators, Volume 2".
Our second reason is more direct Chief Berniere, thank
you. You give us credibility. Your interest in these marvelous
Chief, you are "hooked". We can tell from your letter.
Sincerely,
Editor
Dear Editor:
I am the proud owner of a Jennings VICTORIA SILENT
(Peacock).
LOOSE CHANGE Blue Book lists it in a grade 2 at $2,200
and their rating system lists the Peacock as a four star machine
(11 to 25 machines known to exist).
I watch the auction results carefully in LOOSE CHANGE
for the last two years and THE COIN SLOT this year. I have
BUY/SELL
only seen 2 Jennings Peacocks. One selling for $3,400 and one
for $3,100.
Arcade
Machines
Slot
My question is: is there any way I can tell how rare my
machine is for sure and what it's really worth?
My machine is the same as the one on page 61 of Richard
&
Bueschel's Red Book, except it's 5 C and has fortune telling reels
with a serial #109881.
Machines
I enjoy your magazine very much and look forward to it each
month, thank you.
WE HAVE ARCADE MACHINES
Very sincerely,
FOR COLLECTORS AND
LOCATIONS
ICE CREAM PARLORS,
ARCADES, RESTAURANTS,
AMUSEMENT PARKS.
CALL US FOR YOUR NEEDS!
Richard E. Carroll
m: useu
o
r
f
-m
ed
STEVE GRONOWSKI
oad .arcade
l
n
w
8008
Do Memory
ww Lane
w 60656
/
/
:
Chicago,
IL
p
htt
om
m.c
(312) 775-4023
© The International Arcade Museum
10-THE COIN SLOT
Dear Richard:
When you're the owner of the Jennings "Peacock" you
should be proud. That is one of the fastest moving (i.e. price
rising) antique slot machine collectibles there is.
That alone points up a problem. With the kind ofaction the
"Peacock*' has it is all but impossiblefor any printed price list
to keep up with the changes.
We're inclined to agree with
LOOSE CHANGE and their "Blue Book"(although we use a
different system and it seems to be more usable, some people
like the starring system) listing that 11 to 25 machines are
http://www.arcade-museum.com/
September 1981
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