Pig in a Poke? You decide

[john t peterson]

First cryptic clue after having new key cut today: The mechanism appears to be complete.

[arrgee]

after having new key cut today: The mechanism appears to be complete

Lock mechanism or game mechanism John?

[john t peterson]

The game mechanism, Arrgee. I got lucky with the new key; it fits both the upper door and the lower cashbox. Most games have two different keys for obvious reason: only the owner can get into the cashbox but can still allow the help to unstick a machine if it suffers a coin jam.

[john t peterson]

The article's been sent to the publisher. All to be revealed, soon. Thanks again to all who participated.

J Peterson
American Genius Goatman

[arrgee]

You certainly know how to keep the 'expectant' slottie in suspense JTP

I look forward to reading your article

[gameswat]

Just found this JP while looking around eBay for the first time in ages: 3 x BUSSOZ GIROUETTE PARIS 50'S METAL FAIRGROUND SIGNS
Pity you missed it, as according to the seller one of the plates was the original Girouette name plate turned backwards, which is exactly what my Pin Up Girl had!

[john t peterson]

You're right, Gameswa; these would have been perfect for my machines. The only category that I monitor on Ebay-UK is the coin-operated section. Pity that I did not also watch circus/fairground.

JP