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Hi Mr PM
I am having the same problem.

Peter, look at Keys Auctions in Norfolk, July 2022. Looks like your machine.
Hammer price £40. Bargain, if nothing was missing.

watlingman wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:17 pm It's not just about the buying and selling, it's the banter and chit chat I miss!

I think we all miss live in person auctions, and I would sooner inspect before buying, but I can’t see Steve resurrecting them.

I was interested in the machine when it came up for auction.
But like others thought it must have a joystick missing, which I assumed would be impossible to find.
Now I am kicking myself for not bidding.
Good luck with your project.

Thank you Mr P. Location and Museum sections are now usable.
The time and effort you put into our hobby is greatly appreciated.

Mr PM . Are you still trying to resolve the problem?
The location file is now empty, when I look on my ipad.

Arrgee this arcade is one of the best. A good variety of machines, some very rare. Bryan’s Penny Go Round, Myers’s Road Test, many working models, Shoot Hitler, an Ahrens Bubbles (currently not working), Skee Ball, Genco Hoops, along with the usual cranes , allwins, bandits, etc. All on old Penny. I...

I think everyone would like to go to these auctions on the day.
To socialise with other like minded collectors.
But it would require extra staff for Steve and additional costs.

Thank you gameswat.
I will try and find somebody who can magnify it and touch up the artwork.

Catalogue now online. Plenty for the bandit boys.

Bargain. I wonder who bought it? Are they on this forum?
Mr PM you must have good search software, or you spend all your time trawling your computer.
Thank you.

Very interesting document.
But very concerning regarding the asbestos found in the machine!

I have a Oliver Whales 24 cup in desperate need of a back flash.
If you have one made is it possible to put a copy in resources.
Or I could split any costs for the art work.

A close up of the alloy back piece showing the barge and barrels.
And the alloy main bracket with metal rot.

I think we all agree the picture backdrop looks far better than a mirror.
As Mr PM found, Bonzini produced some 1st class football tables after they ceased crane production.
My mahogany cabinet looks rather plain compared to the ornate carved versions.
But very pleased with it now it’s working.

I have a 1930s Bonzini Bord de Seine crane. I purchased from Mr PM a couple of years ago. After making a new main bracket (the old one had gone to “cheese”) and other parts it is now working and, along with Moonriver's tip of blue tack on the grab, it’s delighting the grandchildren, with a prize eve...

The underrated Ray Davies is one of England's greatest singer/songwriters.

I call at Moonriver's arcade regularly. It’s in a very nice garden centre, in a very nice part of Yorkshire.
He charges £1 for 6 old pennies. He has a large and varied collection of machines, including working models and cranes (with blue tack on the grab so you win a prize 50% of the time).

Never had that Arrgee. Sometimes told site not secure when accessing other web pages (especially my motorbike club!)

The browser on my IPad is Safari. Can’t find which version.