June 20-21, 2020 Coin-Op & Advertising
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/20/2020
The "Lion" cast-iron peanut machine is considered by many collectors to be the "Holy Grail" of tall globed peanut machines. With a very ornate over stated coin mechanism with embossed lion head, its lantern globe, paint and pinstriping, the "Lion" peanut machine is truly a stunning piece of American commercialism at the turn of the century. The example was made by the Wagner Mfg. Co. for A Marx & Co. A Marx was a wholesale distributor and sold Lions under many different trade names, this one being "The Novelty Cigar Co". This example is in beautiful original condition with painted flowers on the side panels, all original parts, original paint and pinstripng, correct globe, and very little surface oxidation. Working and with keys. Pictured in "Silent Salesman Too" by Bill Enes, page 90.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: 20 - 1/2" x 9 - 1/2" x 11".