October 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Coin-Op & Advertising - Las Vegas
Lot #3160:
5¢ EXTREMELY RARE MILLS TOTEM UPRIGHT GUM VENDER TRADE STIMULATOR
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/18/2025
C. 1911. Possibly the only known example of this floor model gum vending version of the Mills Totem token trade stimulator. Three arrows spin in two directions and stop individually at American Indian symbols reverse painted on the front glass. The wheel is flanked by detailed totem poles in the casting. The coin entry lists the combinations that return the "awards". CONDITION: Showing age and use-related wear and patina to the original nickel-plated cast components. The original finish oak base has very little wear, with light surface scratches in the finish from handling. Showing several original Mills decals. All components are original to the machine, and it plays and pays perfectly as well as vends the package gum. Coupled with original Yale locks. A gambling machine of this scarcity comes to market once in a lifetime. This is that time.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Condition: (Very Good - Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 18 - 3/4" x 16" x 58 - 1/2"