Two of a Kind: Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards
Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 443
Will & Finck Gambling Wheel. San Francisco, 818 Market St., ca. 1900. The only known example, original polychrome-painted, walnut wall-mounted saloon
Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000
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| $500 | $50 |
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| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Will & Finck Gambling Wheel. San Francisco, 818 Market St., ca. 1900. The only known example, original polychrome-painted, walnut wall-mounted saloon wheel from an Indian Territory in Oklahoma. This beautiful wheel has manufacturerÍs information painted on the front and again embossed on the back of one of the spindles. There are two inspector tokens from Oklahoma attached to the rim. There are two lead weights attached to a section on the back of the wheel, suggesting an attempt to gaff the wheel. Accompanied by beautiful stand custom-made to enhance the wheel. The stand is 50î tall, with three cast iron legs and a lovely brass eagle adorning the top.
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