Category: Fortune Tellers


British Beauties Bureau



This machine deserves a description...

Argyle Auto Co   1920s
Added to Fortune Tellers by on 05/06/17

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Gypsy Fortune Teller



Inserting a coin causes the dial to spin alternately clockwise and anti-clockwise, driven by the weight of the coin.


Automatic Amusement Co.   Unknown date
Added to Fortune Tellers by on 17/05/17

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Tele-Test



Insert a penny and squeeze the handles together to see three bulbs illuminate revealing your romantic mood, lucky day of the week and sporting passion. Myers made several versions of these love tests in slightly different guises.



Myers   1930s
Added to Fortune Tellers by on 24/05/17

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Uncle Sam’s Philosophy



'Consultation fee 1d.' Uncle Sam's finger points to philosophical advice, personal traits and predictions as the weight of the penny causes the lithographed disc to spin.



Unknown maker   1890s
Added to Fortune Tellers on 20/07/17

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When Were You Born?



Simple early astrological fortune telling card dispenser.

Reads: WHEN WERE YOU BORN? If you want your Character, Disposition, Capabilities, and what you will do best in FULLY DESCRIBED, PLACE PENNY IN THE SLOT MARKED THE MONTH YOU WERE BORN IN.

YOUR CHARACTER BY ASTROLOGY - CHARACTERS For Each Month



Unknown maker   1900s
Added to Fortune Tellers on 17/10/17

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Your Character From The Colour Of Your Hair



Dumb blondes and fiery red heads? So your disposition is determined by your hair colour! This early, rather plain wall machine exploits the notion, offering personality readings for a penny, a not inconsiderable sum at the turn of the century.


Unknown maker   1900s
Added to Fortune Tellers on 06/06/17

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