Mechanical Memories Magazine

Coming Events
Jukebox Madness Show Kempton Park Racecourse, Sat. 4 th & Sun 5 th November
Well, what can I say about Jukebox madness? If you like jukeboxes; pinball; vintage
slots; 50s and 60s stuff etc. etc. then this is the show for you. With three floors of
exhibitors and live music and dancing on both days, this is the biggest show of it's kind
in the country, and without doubt, a show not to be missed! I shall definitely be there
this year, as Jez Darvill has kindly offered me space on his stall, in order to promote the
magazine. Talking to Jez recently, he's been busy throughout the summer restoring
machines, ready for the show and will have some great stuff on offer, including:
stunning bandits; great all wins and some super venders. So be sure to pay him a visit.
Email enquiries to: jbmshow@aol.com
Mechanical Music and Technical Apparatus Auction Christies, Tues 7 th November
Among the musical boxes; automata; phonographs and old radios etc. at this bi-annual
sale at Christies, South Kensington, it's a fairly safe bet that you'll find some slot
machines. Laurence Fisher emailed me a list of some of the machines on offer this time,
which include: Wurlitzer 1100 jukebox; Rock-ola 1458 jukebox; Mills Castle front
bandit; Jennings Little Duke; Jennings Governor (light-up version); Big Broadcast
pinball; cast iron mutoscope for restoration.
Email enquiries to: lfisher@christies.com or 'phone 020 7752 3278
Central England Vintage Slot Collectors Day and Auction
This is the one that really needs and deserves your support! Since announcing this event
in the last issue of the mag., Jeremy has received some very encouraging support, and a
great deal of interest has been shown. It was always intended that this should be a social
event, with the auction forming the focal point. Sales tables will be available for selling
spares; books; paperwork etc., and at just £12 (including catalogue), I hope a good few
of you will take the opportunity to sell something. The auction will commence at 12.30,
so this will give plenty of time to buy and sell, catch up with old friends and sample the
produce from the bar! As I have stated on the previous page, I shall be assisting Jeremy
with this venture, and between us over the last week, we have been promised some sixty
machines for the auction. Bearing in mind, entry forms haven't gone out yet, I think this
is a remarkable response. With seller's commission set at just 5%, I hope many of you
will be encouraged to enter something. The selection of machines is looking good too,
including: Mills; Sega; Bally and Boland bandits. Whales; Parker; B.M.Co allwins. And
a varied selection of other machines and venders, including a few Bryans machines.
So, lets see those entry forms coming in; book a sales table, and don't forget to
reserve your catalogue as soon as possible. I'll look forward to seeing you in Coventry.
General enquiries to: Jeremy 02476 763716 email: covslotauction@hotmail.co.uk
Catalogue enquiries to: Jerry 0 1322 287025 email: jerry.mmm@tiscali.co.uk
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