Gambling Memorabilia Day 2
Sun, May 7, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Mon, May 8, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 654
Electromagnetic “Ball Knocker” Crooked Roulette Wheel.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Electromagnetic “Ball Knocker” Crooked Roulette Wheel. New York: L. Rude (Formerly with F. Grote & Co.), ca. 1910. Attractive 27” roulette wheel in handsome, short, carved wooden stand with felt-covered surround. Rosette pattern on legs. Electromagnetic gaff activated by dealer leaning on sides of tabletop, activating batteries and coils in outer ring to release tiny pins which knock roulette ball away from number(s) protected by pins (hence the term “ball knocker”). Hand painted “00” wheel in gold, red, and black. Satin wood veneer on center around metal spindle. Wheel lacks several frets. Veneer chipped, and spins intermittently.
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