One sold in November 2004 from the Bernard Pansu Collection for $2,950 USD. It was attributed to "Nau, France 1911."

Spot on, Coppinpr, unfortunately. We always thought we were exceptional. Turns out, we were delusional.

J Peterson
Hangover, USA.

Now that the United States of America has officially fallen to the status of a Banana Republic, I am announcing my switch of allegiance from British coin-operated machines to lies, falsehoods, cheats, sedition and bananas. I may even travel to Washington, D.C. and grab a few goodies from the Capital...

Woke up this morning to find I'm out of coffee filters for the maker....no coffee. I'm blaming Brexit.

J Peterson
Grumpy American

Welcome, Ethan Johnson As a resident of Chicago, you are ground zero for the early coin-operated trade, gambling in particular. The members of PennyMachines endorse and encourage your intentions to showcase the mechanical wonders of bygone years. Gambling machines are as quintessential to our Yankee...

Handan-Ni Ltd. London, 1919. "Bomb Dropper." There is speculation that this particular machine was made by a man who worked for Handan-Ni but not under the Handan-Ni badge.

J Peterson
Finally free again in 24 days, USA

To quote the Queen: "Annus horribilis!" Better days ahead, Mates.

J Peterson.
USA

May I also add that like Gameswat, Bob was a master restorer and a genuine friend to all fellow collectors. He will be missed for a very long time.

J Peterson
Fortunate Friend, USA

Excellent example of the old sales technique: If it doesn't sell, boost the price and embellish the description.

Or as the saying attributed to P. T. Barnum goes, "There is a sucker born every minute."

J Peterson
Sucker free this time in the USA

You are correct, Arrgee. About 15 years ago, I had a run of 100 of these control/release arms reproduced. I sent some to Jerry at the time.

J Peterson
Barely in control, USA