Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 18

Coin Operated Machines

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1113		Novelty Penny Scale by Watling Scales of Chicago. United States, c. 1940's. A medium-height step-on scale, with mirrored front panels, and enamelled in in red, black, and creme. Inserting a penny would reveal not only your weight, but answer such pressing existential posers, "Dreams… Quiz Questions… and Fortunes," such as, "Must I tolerate selfishness?" Originally in service at the Southland's beloved Pacific Ocean Park, the scale was professionally refurbished when park's assets were sold off after it's closure in 1967 and had resided with the collector/owner since. Finely preserved, and in working order. Height: 64-1/2". Pacific Ocean Park was an outgrowth of the venerable Ocean Park Pier. In 1956, radio and television network, CBS, and the Los Angeles Turf Club (now Santa Anita Park) acquired the lease on the 28 acre parcel, proposing to build a $10,000,000 nautical theme park to compete with Disneyland. They hired the best amusement park designers and Hollywood special effects experts and began designing innovative attractions for the theme park. Scenic designers and artists, and more than 80 special effects experts, worked for more than a year on the project. The park was decorated throughout in a sea-green and white "art moderne" look. Its entrance was set amidst fountains, and large and playful sea-themed sculptures, setting the mood for the attractions within. All day admission was ninety cents for adults; less for children. This included entrance to the park, and access to Neptune's Kingdom, the Sea Circus and Westinghouse's Enchanted Forest exhibit. The park opened in 1958, and in its first six days it out performed Disneyland in attracting customers. Unfortunately the park was located in a seedy and rundown part of town, littered with winos and other refuse, which would prove to be an impediment to attendance and ultimately doom the family recreation attraction. Attendance remained problematic until the city of Santa Monica, then in the midst of urban renewal in the area, seized the park for back taxes in 1967. Its assets were auctioned off in 1968, and the land eventually cleared of the structures in the early 70's. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1114		Ten Cent Slot Machine. English, 1930s. Originally made for English pennies, converted for U.S. dimes. Black and red with a star on the front. Dimensions: 24½ in. tall, 15½ in. wide, and 17½ in. deep. In working order. Estimated Value $400 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 1115		25 Cent Slot Machine. Mills Extra Bell, made in the late 1940s. Blue front with an eye-catching silver leaf design. Dimensions: 25½ in. tall, 16 in. wide, and 15 in. deep. In working order. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1116		Castle Front 25 Cent Slot Machine. 1934. Red, white and blue crest with castle in one corner. Dimensions: 24 in. tall, 15 in. wide, and 12 in. deep. In working order. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1117		One Dollar Slot Machine. PASE, 1948. Black, red, and silver with a gold star. Dimensions: 23 in. tall, 16 in. wide, and 15 in. deep. In working order. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1118		Fifty Cent Pirate Slot Machine. Mills High Top, late 1940s, with a bright red peg-leg pirate sitting (attached) on a barrel. He holds a gun in his left hand; a patch covers his right eye, and a skull and crossbones decorate his tricorner hat; the pirate is Fiberglas. Dimensions: 72 in. high, 27 in. wide, and 23 in. deep. In working order. Rare and a definite attention getter. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1119		Five Cent "Black Bart" Cowboy Slot Machine. Original, handcarved wood, late 1940s. "09 of 50" is engraved on the back of Bart's neck. "Horseshoe" is on the front of the slot machine Dimensions: 71 in. tall, 20 in. wide, and 15 in. deep. In working order. Handcarved character slots are rare. This will be a wonderful addition to a game room and a real conversation piece. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1120		Game Stand For Slot Machines. Oak wood with decorated "Golden Nugget" glass panel on front, panel door and lock, adjustable, finished back and metallic claw feet. Dimensions: 34 in. tall x 17½ in. wide x 17½ in. deep. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299
Lot 1121		Double Game Stand For Slot Machines. Oak wood, with double panel doors and lock, adjustable shelf, finished back, and metallic claw feet. Each door has eleven glass sections, the three down the center having beveled edges; one side section of glass is broken in the left door, but can be easily replaced. Dimensions: 34 in. tall x 36½ in. wide x 17½ in. deep. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173