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Hi tree frog,
thanks also for the photos. The Blow ball is certainly that case, very helpful.

yes, money pinching operators disabled the payout on that on the polo.
However the parts are all there inside to reattach.
Just needs the payout cup or slide to source.
cheers,
Steve

Will check closer tomorrow but this is a pic taken 2 days ago when I delved into my Ahrens steel case.
Was pretty dim but looks like a greyhound?
What do you think?

Wow, thanks a lot for finding that. I have that Costa book so will look it up. Yes, the same steel case and colouring. I also have the top frame for the marque on the top. The struts to attach are still there. by coincidence the wooden Ahrens case shown in the book is similar to my polo. Same case. ...

If you open the menu/museum /multiplayer then search ‘greyhound’ at the top, the 2nd selection shows photos of Ahrens Greyhound Racer, 1925.
The case is different and has a slide in coin entry. Not like mine!

Thanks for the info, very interesting.
Yes, the greyhound stadium inside is in great cosmetic condition and I cannot find one with this oval track.

Hi, I have promised to sell my Charles Ahrens 2 player Greyhound and my Polo to a collector friend. I wondered if anyone else can find the date of the steel case? Obviously it was intended for outside pier use and think I have seen similar in very old photos. I cannot find that familiar case anywher...

Has anyone got a '50s-'60s coin operated Gum Ball machine. Needed for hire soon for BBC series 'Back in Time'.
The film company can arrange collection. Email me at hello@stevemaxted.uk and reply here as a back up.
Thanks, Steve

thanks Daneil, a good idea to put wheels on. no problem helping with measurements

I bought this to use in my old penny arcade at the Rye Heritage Centre. The seller tried to boost the price misleadingly by saying another was going for over £2000 (with no link). Clearly a steer-a- ball! His ruse probably worked but was happy to add it to my collection. the daft part of the design ...

And to find the actual film clip of the skirt lifting is brilliant, thanks To Wembley Lion.