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Garth Pier Penny Amusements Arcade is situated in Kiosk 6, on a stunning North Wales Pier in Bangor, overlooking far reaching views of Anglesey, Beaumaris and the Menai Straits. Our museum houses a lovely selection of pre-decimal games machines for you to enjoy, from One Arm Bandits, Fortune Tellers, a Pelham Puppet show, Allwins and more, all for £1.00 per 5 Penny tokens or £2.00 for 12 Penny tokens.
*Please note: Garth Pier charges their own parking and entrance fees, which currently stand at: Adults/Age 16+ = 50p entry each. Children 15 and under = FREE entry. Car parking costs are £1.50 per vehicle. |
Database Post 29/08/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baby Grand/ Baby Bell |
Genco | 1934 | 3020, 223 | This is the only time you'll see Genco name on a automatic payout machine. They've designed this with the help of C&F. It's got a 2nd lock at the back that allows the operator to switch between being automatic payout to not paying out. It's a Vending machine, Trade stimulator, and a slot machine all in one. It stands at roughly 10inchs. More about this machine Comment |  |
Patent Post 24/07/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | GB189609731A | Ernest George Matthewson | Matthewson two player footballer | 24/07/24 |
Patent Post 24/07/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | GB190302862 | Ernest George Matthewson | Six player footballer | 24/07/24 |
Czech company makes replica games based upon pre-war German wall machines. Also offers repair and service and complete renovation of such games. |
We offer a small but superbly decorated selection of old fashioned fairground fete games, all the ones you know and love, including a Hook-a-Duck, 15ft High Striker and Tin Can Alley, amongst others; perfect for all year round use, for all ages and abilities. Add to this our travelling Old Penny Amusements Arcade and delicious Fun Foods such as Candy Floss, Candied Popcorn, Frosted Nuts, Hot Roasted Chestnuts and Mulled Wine, you'll find you have an event to remember! For those looking for fairground props, authentically painted by a genuine fairground artist, look no further, we have you covered too. |
Database Post 28/06/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spit Fire |
Genco | 1939 | N/A | Spit Fire (Spitfire) American pin table. Flipperless electro mechanical machine with flashing lights and ball propulsion action. More about this machine Comment |
Suppliers of spares, castings, decals etc for US gumball and peanut vending machines and games. |
Supply nickel and replica chrome (cobalt/nickel alloy) and other electroplating kit & chemicals for home use. |
Supply nickel and replica chrome (cobalt/nickel alloy) electroplating kit & chemicals for home use. |
Supplier of Metalblak Easyplate Elnic SB electroless home plating kits & chemicals. This home-safe nickel/chrome-like electroless process produces a nickel phosphorus alloy plating on iron, steel, cast iron, copper and brass components. |
Patent Post 24/04/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | GB355737 | Railway Automatics Ltd. | Chocolate vendor for railway carriages | 24/04/24 |
Database Post 08/03/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Happy Home |
Caille Bros Co | 1910 | N/A | Peep show tease, look behind the shades into a ladies bedroom (of course the lady is not present). Rotates through predictions of when you will marry. I obtained this one directly from Steve Gronowski out of his collection. It is an original, there are some poor imitations floating around but originals don't show up often. Comment |  |
Database Post 08/03/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indian Fakir |
Samson Novelty Co. Ltd | Est. 1950's | N/A | A second example of the Indian Fakir is in the Davenport collection. This working model does the Indian rope trick using Peppers Ghost illusion. There were other Samson Novelty working models using the Peppers Ghost illusion to do magic such as sawing a women in half (2 of those have been spotted, one also in Davenport collection). Comment |  |
Database Post 08/03/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Green Ray Television |
Hope Bradshaw & Co | 1931 | N/A | "5" was written on backside of front fiberboard on mine, but don't know if that was a SN. There are 10 machines identified so far, likely more out there so not very rare. I identified 8 unique ones found in pics/videos in a museum restoration pdf and online searches. One currently under restoration (as of Mar 2024) by a forum member, and of course Mr. PM has a pic of a nice original one. Lots of info in the forum thread on these. More about this machine Comment |  |
Database Post 08/03/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illustrated Song |
Rosenfield Mfg Co | 1905 | 2908 | Aquired at auction out of Duwayne Bakke collection, restored by Tim Morsher who noted on the back 4 other SN (likely the ones he restored) SN 1429 was Tim M., 2219 was Smithsonian, 3407 and 3708 had other names. Comment |  |
Database Post 03/03/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peerless Pictures |
Peerless Enterprises Ltd. | 1946 | 83 | More about this machine Comment |
Database Post 03/03/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peerless Pictures |
Peerless Enterprises Ltd. | 1946 | 80 | More about this machine Comment |
Database Post 03/03/24
| Machine | Maker | Date | Serial | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peerless Pictures |
Peerless Enterprises Ltd. | 1946 | 78 | More about this machine Comment |  |
Traditional village hardware shop with a vast array of useful items including 'vintage' screws.
Kibworth DIY, 17 Fleckney Rd., Kibworth, LE8 0HF
Tel. 07530 878632
Ebay Shop |
Patent Post 23/02/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | GB412509 | John Field | Fono Post voice to record | 23/02/24 |
Patent Post 01/02/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | US396428 | WR Pope & EL Pool | Automatic photographic apparatus | 01/02/24 |
Patent Post 01/02/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | US436627 | TE Enjalbert | Automatic photography | 01/02/24 |
Patent Post 01/02/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | CA33144 | Joseph Sacco & Isaac Joel | Coin op photo portraiture | 01/02/24 |
Patent Post 31/01/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CH1593 | Isaac Joel | Automatic photo booth | 31/01/24 |
Patent Post 31/01/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | GB295611 | Granville Bradshaw | Photo booth with concealed photographer | 31/01/24 |
Patent Post 31/01/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | GB380896 | Granville Bradshaw | Bowling alley with figural targets | 31/01/24 |
Patent Post 31/01/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | US1629065 | Granville Bradshaw | Bowling alley with target activated symbols | 31/01/24 |
Patent Post 20/01/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US2657054 | Mark Myers | Rotating amusement apparatus (not coin-op) | 20/01/24 |
Patent Post 20/01/24
| Year | Pat. № | Patentee | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | GB2148828 | Mark Myers | Two player driving test | 20/01/24 |
Supplies traditional fasteners etc. to the model steam hobby. |
US-based supplier of nickel plated fasteners, etc. |
British manufacturer and supplier of screws, nuts, washers , fasteners and other engineering components.
GWR Fasteners Limited, Units 6-7 Artillery Business Park, Garrison Avenue, Park Hall, Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4AD |
Suppliers of top-quality vintage & antique new old stock NETTLEFOLDS & GKN wood screws.
Founded in 2014 to supply top quality vintage and antique slotted wood screws for DIY and professional restoration projects. We are based in the Welsh countryside surrounded by The Brecon Beacons.
We stock a full range of brass, steel and plated wood screws, coach screws and coach bolts with square drive and square nuts. Antique and vintage fastenings for your restoration projects.
Telephone: 07775 866354 |
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