1938 Mills Vest Pocket Three Reel

 Miniature Bell 5¢ Slot Machine

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Information

aw item number:  2003.006
manufacturer:  Mills Novelty Company, Chicago, Illinois
serial number:  15985
size:  11.25"L x 8"H x 7"W

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weight:  22 lbs.

 composition:  Metal & glass

status:  Collection

description:  The Vest Pocket is a tiny fully automatic paying bell machine.  The utility design resembles a steel cased portable radio.  Flip over the award schedule to conceal the 3 gambling reels.  Payout odds are 3-5-10-14-18-20.

information:  This unit is believed to be an early "vest pocket" because of the original green crinkle paint finish.  Patent number 1908380 on coin slide was granted May 9, 1933.

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