Sparks 5¢ Ball Gum Vendor Trade Stimulator

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aw item number:  unassigned
manufacturer:  Groetchen Tool & Mfg. Co.
model number:  D3477

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model:  Ball Gum Vendor
original price:  $37.50 size:  11.25" L x 12.5" W x 9" H
color:  Brown, Blue, Red and Yellow status:  Collection

description:  Sparks Ball Gum Vendor with automatic token payout.  300 balls of gum capacity.  From an original Rohde-Spencer Co. sales flyer, "Rugged, husky strength has been skillfully streamlined into a cabinet of superb appearance only surpassed by its fascinating, noiseless performance."

information:  This bar top trade stimulator could have been found in many saloons.  The patron was purchasing a ball of gum and the "game" was "For Amusement Only."  However, if the patron won, they were awarded in tokens, which could then be traded for cigarettes or drinks.  The sales flyer also states, "Player suspense is kept highest pitch, waiting for that click that indicates a reward token has been disbursed automatically after a winning combination.  Players prefer these award tokens and you as the operator obtain greatest benefit because tokens give you an absolute check on all payouts." 

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