Gambling Memorabilia Day 2
Sun, May 7, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Mon, May 8, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 655
Gaffed “Bee Hive” Gambling Game.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
Gaffed “Bee Hive” Gambling Game. Chicago: Hunt & Co., ca. 1930. Metal “cage” sits atop felt-covered wood base. A metal ball is dropped into wood/metal “cage”, sliding down into one of 30 numbered chutes to determine if a prize is won. Ball is in sight at all times but operator can control it at will. Base 22 ¾ x 22 ¾”. Scarce. Advertised by gambling supply houses as a great device to run with jewelry at fairs, picnics or other places. The ball is dropped by player in center hole at top of cage and rolls down and comes out into one of the spaces. Considered a wonderful machine for ten cent play that never fails to make big money.
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