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Fairground strikers and similar games of strength are as old as the fairground itself. Coin-operated Strength Testers first appeared with Robert William Page's patent of 1885. By measuring a force applied to a spring or counter-weight, they were mechanically similar to weighing scales. Testing grip, twist, punch and blow (spirometers), they were popular in the hard-living, working class culture of the industrial age. An alternative to arm wrestling, they could be used to settle wagers or impress the opposite sex with demonstrations of physical prowess.

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Everitt’s Try Your Grip

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Added to Strength Testers by bob on 09/11/18

Everitt’s Try Your Grip



Countertop cast iron strength tester.



P.Everitt   1889
Added to Strength Testers by bob on 09/11/18

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Gripteze

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Added to Strength Testers by pennymachines on 26/02/18

Gripteze



Squeeze both handles to move the pointer on this Art Deco 'Odeon-style' combined grip test and peep show. Erotic enticement is added to the test of strength as the further the pointer advances the more attire the glamorous lady discards.



Stevenson and Lovett   1946
Added to Strength Testers on 26/02/18

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Hill Climber

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Added to Strength Testers by pennymachines on 08/01/18

Hill Climber



"Strength of lungs indicated by number of miles travelled. TWENTY SHILLINGS REWARD WILL BE PAID ON CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON PLACING RUBBISH IN THE SLOT OR OTHERWISE DAMAGING THIS MACHINE" reads the little notice. On half penny play, this was originally designed as a two player game with air tubes on both sides. Players competed to push a figure on a bike and a figure on foot up the hill by blowing down the tubes. A plaque identifying it as the property of Mr Rowland of Manchester suggests this is a Doughty & Barrett product. Lung-testers (or spirometers) made a brief appearance in bars and other public establishments before being implicated in the spread of TB.



Doughty and Barrett   1902
Added to Strength Testers on 08/01/18

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Lighthouse Grip

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Added to Strength Testers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

Lighthouse Grip



Iconic seaside arcade piece, the tall Lighthouse Grip tester was in imposing sight in any arcade. The object was to progressively light the windows by squeezing the handles together, attempting to reach the beacon at the top, whereupon a siren announced your achievement to everyone.


Quested Automatics   1932
Added to Strength Testers by sweetmeats on 17/05/17

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Try Your Grip

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Added to Strength Testers by widget2k4 on 24/05/17

Try Your Grip



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Samson   1950s
Added to Strength Testers by widget2k4 on 24/05/17

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Try Your Grip

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Added to Strength Testers by sweetmeats on 10/06/17

Try Your Grip



"Moderate strength rings the bell... Great strength returns the penny" Patent US452688


Barrett   1890
Added to Strength Testers on 10/06/17

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