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Featuring the collection of lifelong coin-op enthusiast and bon vivant Tim LaGanke, our fall auction features arcade machines, carnival rides, automatons, animated window displays, and all manner of unusual mechanical novelties. Complementing these animatronic and coin-operated marvels are a host of vending and slot machines, gambling devices, masks, and unusual objects from days gone by. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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Group of 5 Assorted Vintage Toy Motors in Original Boxes. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries].
Lot 687

Group of 5 Assorted Vintage Toy Motors in Original Boxes. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries].

Estimate: $400 - $600
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Group of 5 Assorted Vintage Toy Motors in Original Boxes. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries]. Electromagnetic toy motors with cast iron bases, coils, most with flywheels and switches. All untested. Motors include: Mesco Electric Engine No. 1013 (with instruction sheet); Diamond Electric Company Student's Electric Engine; Swedish-American Telephone Co. Solenoid Electric Engine; Voltamp Electric Mfg. Co. Type BS Motor (box heavily worn, torn); Diamond Electric Company Student's Electric Engine No. 2 in box (offered with a second Engine No. 2 on wooden base - second Engine lacks box and wheel needs repair). 

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Some wear, soiling, toning to motors; boxes heavily worn, soiled, torn, some with tape repairs, or missing pieces. Still, good. 

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