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Lot 574
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Lot Number: 574
Description: Rare Rockola "1937 World Series" coin operated mechanical baseball game. Within the realm of period sports related coin operated games, the offered Rockola game is without equal. Incredibly elaborate mechanical game is played for a cost of two cents, which, when deposited, triggers a fully mechanical pitcher to throw a ball to the player who attempts to hit it to a scoring area. All scoring is kept by a series of dials and wheels including balls, strikes, runs, and even the player names, which are printed on an identification key to the left. Player names include Gehrig, DiMaggio, Hartnett, Terry, and Waner. The game remains fully functional inclusive of interior lighting which illuminates the playing field backboard. Additionally, the game retains its extremely rare etched glass marquis sign which is titled, "1937 World Series". The glass has a few small cracks to the top edge. Overall condition of the game itself is very fine with some appropriate light age crazing to the playing surface paint and some age/use wear to the figural cast iron players. Burl walnut exterior casing remains very sound with handsome original graining. Glass lift lid front is also original to the game remaining clean overall. Significant baseball related arcade game of the highest design and craftsmanship for its era of production: EXEstimated Price Range: ($30,000-$40,000)
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