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by Guest
Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Peter Simper machines
Replies: 74
Views: 45878

Re: Peter Simper machines

I am 74 now. I worked for Peter Simpers during the sixties in Milk Street, City of Bath. I was a service engineer along with John Cowley, Dave Powel, and several others. Ann Harrison was Mr Simper senior's secretary, younger Peter Simper, his son also worked for the firm. John Cowley was one of the ...
by Guest
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Peter Simper machines
Replies: 74
Views: 45878

Re: Peter Simper machines

I just want to say what a fantastic website this is. Winding the clock back and seeing these machines and various names is absolutely fantastic. I have been absorbed by it.
Best wishes to everyone. Thank you so much for the trips down Memory Lane,
Regards... Martin P
by Guest
Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Misplaced queries
Replies: 20
Views: 3244

Re: Misplaced queries

Query received by email - Site Admin. How could I find more information on a lock I have, made by Colledge and Bridgen, Wolverhampton. Unusual because it is a penny operated public toilet door lock. The Black Country Lock Museum, West Midlands have said it is a very rare lock but there was no-one t...
by Guest
Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Misplaced queries
Replies: 20
Views: 3244

Re: Misplaced queries

Posted in Arena: 21/07/2021

Hi there have recently purchased a duchess mark 1 fruit machine I am in the process of stripping and respirating wonder if anyone knows of original colours they were in.
by Guest
Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Misplaced queries
Replies: 20
Views: 3244

Bridge Transporter Digger was produced by Bonzini & Sopransi in 1936

Posted in Arena: 21/07/2021

Hi
I have a Bridge Transporter Digger by Bonzini & Sopransi in 1936 and it is in pieces and i was hoping some one could send me some pictures of a working mechanism and the picture of the rigging .
Regards
Dave
by Guest
Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Misplaced queries
Replies: 20
Views: 3244

Looking for a motor for my brenco ring machine

Posted in Arena: 21/07/2021 We wanted to speed the motor up as it was really slow, so took it to the local rewind factory before lockdown. Sadly they have misplaced the motor, and we had no pictures or markings to locate a new one. Please, if anyone can point me on the right track to finding one, I...
by Guest
Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical Memories Magazine
Topic: Mechanical Memories Magazine Feedback
Replies: 19
Views: 23550

Re: Mechanical Memories Magazine Feedback

You can subscribe to MMM from this site at: www.pennymachines.co.uk/MMM.htm

or at: www.joylandbooks.com
by Guest
Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical Memories Magazine
Topic: Mechanical Memories Magazine Feedback
Replies: 19
Views: 23550

Re: Mechanical Memories Magazine Feedback

Yes, great mag! More ads needed, come on, look in your shed and get some stuff sold. I read it cover to cover having a cup of tea the other day, can't wait till May!!!
by Guest
Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical Memories Magazine
Topic: Mechanical Memories Magazine Feedback
Replies: 19
Views: 23550

Re: Mechanical Memories Magazine Feedback

Got the 2nd mag. Great, good read. This is not really important but there isn't much stuff on ebay at the moment has it all ran out??
by Guest
Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Super Steer-a-Ball
Replies: 24
Views: 15577

Our machine looks very much like the Roll a Road with the same style of cut-out for the back drop, but with Super Steer a Ball instead of Roll a Road. The graphics are quite simple and semi abstract, but with a traffic light roughly where the road sign is. The coin release mechanism is all mechanical.
by Guest
Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Can handling old copper pennies damage your memory?
Replies: 4
Views: 12613

Re: Ebay gripes

I see I'm not the only one getting *** off with ebay:
'Integrity of eBay markeplace' at risk

EBay Charged With Shilling
by Guest
Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Super Steer-a-Ball
Replies: 24
Views: 15577

Mystery Steer-a-Ball bit

I am working on a JP Steer a Ball at the moment and found this mystery part in the cash compartment.
It looks as though it could be part of a winning ball return mech.
Did they have them?
Have you a clue on where/how it might fit?
by Guest
Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:00 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Rainbo, Arc en Ciel, Spry Ball - pinballs
Replies: 17
Views: 16162

Rainbo, Arc en Ciel, Spry-Ball, Tura-Ball pinballs

Win-A-Gum & Arc en Ciel
by Guest
Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:19 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Allwins all cocks wins penny machine
Replies: 6
Views: 6001

Thanks for this information. Is there any website that might have a picture of this particular machine?
Thanks, Lealy.
by Guest
Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Allwins all cocks wins penny machine
Replies: 6
Views: 6001

Allwins all cocks wins penny machine

My dad has an allwins all cocks wins penny machine. Has anyone heard or seen this machine before and, if so, is it of any value?
by Guest
Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:15 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Achieving crackle paint effect à la Bryans
Replies: 36
Views: 19753

Crackle Finish

Thanks very much for the tips. The crackle finish is very good all round with the exception of the top and on the edge of the base. I will go for trying to touch in with the paints suggested.
John.
by Guest
Thu Aug 03, 2006 11:24 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Achieving crackle paint effect à la Bryans
Replies: 36
Views: 19753

Crackle paint à la Bryans

Topic moved and merged - Site Admin. Hi. I have just been fortunate enough to buy a Bryan's 'Twelvewin' in crackle finish. Machine functions well but in need of a stripdown and renovation. Can anyone advise me the best way to attempt restoration of crackle finish and if there are any books or artic...
by Guest
Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:55 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Caille, Callie or Kalee
Replies: 5
Views: 6378

Pronouncing the name Caille

Thanks for the illumination! It's one that's always mystified me.

I guess what I'd really like to know is how, as Americanised French immigrants, the Caille brothers and family pronounced it themselves.

Ben.
by Guest
Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Pushapenny Three Win cigarette dispensing game o' skill
Replies: 5
Views: 2538

Thanks.
I cracked it at last - by right-clicking and downloading the file.
by Guest
Wed May 24, 2006 11:22 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Speak Your Weight Scales
Replies: 0
Views: 1615

Speak Your Weight Scales

Speak-Your-Weight at the BBC. Actually they did say "one at a time please!" if you exceeded the maximum weight.