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Lot 877

Grandstand - Tomy - Other - Three boxed vintage hand hel;d games, comprising of Grandstand Munchman, Entex Arcade Super Cobra Electronic Game; and a Tomy Jumping Jungle Pinball. Games appear Fair Plus - Good in condition. Boxes have age and storage related imperfections and odour appearing Fair - Fair Plus. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K) (3)

Lot 400

A vintage pinball arcade game The Rippler, in a wooden case, 53cm high

Lot 1173

A Vintage 'Fill Em Up' Penny Slot Pinball Machine, possibly by Ruffler and Walker Limited, in wooden case, 80cm high, 57cm wide, 19cm deep.Untested for working order. One key. Slot for old one pennys.

Lot 1536

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Collection of original TMNT figures, toys and collectibles circa 1990s-2000s to include Raid Ready Mutations, various figures, pin badges, soft toys, pinball, stationary, cards etc (4 boxes)

Lot 151

This lot includes two K'Nex building sets in their original boxes. The first set is the K'Nex Electronic Arcade Multi-Game Building Set, designed to build and customize various games. It features a pinball-style playfield and components for electronic scoring. The second set is the K'Nex Rippin Rocket Roller Coaster, which includes pieces for constructing a motorized roller coaster model. Both sets are contained in their original packaging, preserving the parts and instructions needed to build the models. Each box is approximately: 22.5"L x 6"W x 13.75"HIssued: 21st centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 159

A mid-century OXO pinball machine, Williams Electronics Inc. Circa 1970.OXO Pinball Machine.Marked Williams Electronics Inc., Copyright 1973.Made in Chicago, Illinois.Currently in working condition.(77 x 176 x 133 cm)Ein OXO-Flipper aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts, Williams Electronics Inc. Ca. 1970.OXO Flipperautomat.Gekennzeichnet mit Williams Electronics Inc. und Copyright 1973.Hergestellt in Chicago, Illinois.Derzeit in funktionierendem Zustand.(77 x 176 x 133 cm)

Lot 243

Tomy - Matchbox - MB Games - Others - A group of boxed vintage toys and games, including a Tomy Electronic Atomic Pinball Game; Matchbox Rubiks Triamid; Radio Shack Computerised 12 Games in 1 and similar. Items all show age and play wear appearing Fair Plus - Very Good in boxes ranging Fair - Good with general storage imperfections. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K) (2)

Lot 192

Early to mid 20th century pinball slot machine ‘The Gordon’, the wooden casing with stencilled decoration on yellow ground and sloping glazed front enclosing bagatelle and seven balls over an arrangement of control levers etc and cash drawer, chrome plated coin slot to the side, on plinth base, 31cm x 27cm x 59cm high

Lot 808

Selection of Thundercats Toys to include a boxed pinball machine, Jigsaw and figures as new in blister packs. See photos.

Lot 811

Selection of Toy Story Lunch Boxes, Pinball game . See photos.

Lot 809

Selection of 'Small Soldiers' figures in blister packs plus a pinball machine, one Commando figure unboxed. See photos.

Lot 805

Real Ghostbusters Water zapper, cord link communications both boxed and unused plus a battery operated pinball game which has original box, see photos

Lot 1174

A lot containing a variety of 14 PlayStation 1 (PS1) games [14] To include: Final Fantasy VII [Platinum], Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back [Platinum], Colony Wars, International Superstar Soccer Pro [Platinum], Tony Hawk's Skateboarding, Worms Pinball, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Space Invaders, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Dancing Stage Euromix, Atari Anniversary, Namco Museum Vol 1, Medievil 2 and Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace Games are in varying states of complete and incomplete (witthout boxes, manuals, discs etc) Condition Report: Conditions vary.

Lot 718

A Battery Operated Plastic Zadak Robot Leader, approx. 40cm tall. Together with a circa 1980's Tomy Battery Operated Plastic Atomic Arcade Pinball Game. Cracks to clear perspex top, playworn.

Lot 380

Murakami, Haruki. Three first English editions. Comprising 1980 Pinball, 1973 trans. Alfred Birnbaum, Kodansha English Library: Tokyo, publisher's wraps with unclipped dust wrapper in Mylar, orig. receipt in Japanese & bookmark loosely inserted; 1987 Hear the Wind Sing trans. Alfred Birnbaum, Kodansha English Library: Tokyo, publisher's wraps with unclipped dust wrapper in Mylar, and 2006 Tony Takitani, a Story, trans. Jay Rubin, Cloverfield Press Los Angeles, limited first edition blindstamped & numbered No. 960 to title page, publisher's wraps with unclipped dust wrapper in Mylar. Minor discolouration to textblock, else a fine collection. 12mo.From the Greg Harrowing collection of modern first editions. Collected over four decades and seen to the auction market for the first time, Greg's collection demonstrates a broad & insatiable love and thirst for all manner of the contemporary printed word, covering every corner of literature and non-fiction. From the traditional modern collector's works - John le Carre, Quentin Blake, Hilary Mantel and numerous other Booker Prize winners - to the less commonly seen collections of contemporary Japanese and Korean fiction, Harrowing's collection was collected over four decades, and his care of the collection extended so far as to have beautiful leather slipcases custom made to house his favourite pieces.

Lot 399

Murakami, Haruki. A collection of first editions and books relating to his works. Comprising loose signed Vintage bookplate signed haruki & stamped Japanese characters and lettering; 2000 Norwegian Wood, Ted Smart two volume edition in gold presentation box, The Strange Library in shrinkwrap, 2016 Absolutely On Music - Conversations with Seiji Ozawa, first UK ed, first imp in unclipped dw, 2015 Pinball & Wind, dos a dos Harvill Secker edition, Manga Stories adapted by Jean-Christophe Deveney illus. PMGL, 2004 Vintage Murakami uncorrected proof copy, 2002 The Wind-up Bird Chroncile A Reader's Guide by Matthew Strecher, and unused Haruki Murakami World Coloring Book by Kristen Skard. Largest 4to. (8 books & bookplate)From the Greg Harrowing collection of modern first editions. Collected over four decades and seen to the auction market for the first time, Greg's collection demonstrates a broad & insatiable love and thirst for all manner of the contemporary printed word, covering every corner of literature and non-fiction. From the traditional modern collector's works - John le Carre, Quentin Blake, Hilary Mantel and numerous other Booker Prize winners - to the less commonly seen collections of contemporary Japanese and Korean fiction, Harrowing's collection was collected over four decades, and his care of the collection extended so far as to have beautiful leather slipcases custom made to house his favourite pieces.

Lot 170

Matchbox Superfast 70c Ferrari 308 GTB "Data East Secret Service" Promotional Issue - red body with black roof panel, clear weindows, black interior, red Macau base, 5-arch wheels - Near Mint with minor rub mark to roof, in Fair worn but still complete Promotional Window Box, complete with James Bond Style Backing Card stating "Data East Presents: Secret Service, In Digital Stereo, The Standard In Pinball". Promotional Issue for Data East Pinball Manufacturers Chicago Illinois & San Jose California, rear of backing card illustrated the new Secret Service Pinball Game, which features the Matchbox Ferrari parked outside Washington DC! This promotional packaging is rare to find in any condition.

Lot 1149

THE WHO; five soundtacks and live albums comprising Live At Leeds (TRACK 2406 001) blue text with twelve inserts, missing poster, Tommy performed by the London Symphony Orchestra (ODE SP 99001) with pinball table gatefold sleeve and booklet, Tommy (2657 002), Quadrophenia (2406-110) in gatefold sleeve with booklet and The Kids Are Alright (2675179) (5).Condition Report: The Kids Are Alright sleeve has been cut in half and the rear has been attached to the front to make a new album cover, please refer to images.

Lot 185

ELTON JOHN - 7" COLLECTION (INC PROMOS). An extensive collection of 31 7" singles by pop legend Elton John, including some promos. Titles include Your Song (promo), Rocket Man (promo with press release), All Quiet On The Western Front (promo), Ego, Kiki Dee, Grow Some Funk Of Your Own, Pinball Wizard, 28th November 1974, Litle Jeannie, Blue Eyes, Step Into Christmas, Lady Samantha, Dear God, Song For Guy, Sartorial Eloquence, Empty Garden, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Honky Cat, Are You Ready For Love, Nobody Wins, Just Like Belgium, Crazy Water, Part Time Love, Johnny B Goode, Victim Of Love, Princess, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+, some of the records may require a professional clean.

Lot 699

A Tomy Atomic Arcade pinball machine together with a Green Machine 'The Frog Band'

Lot 1881

A BOXED ATOMIC PINBALL GAME

Lot 388

WWII aviation interest; a 1940s bagatelle table pinball game by Kay, Made in England, entitled ‘Sons of the Air’, of hardboard construction, with applied paper surface with images of 1940s RAF aircraft, including a Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, Bristol Blenheim, etc., and contained within its original card shipping box with a Hamley’s address label and postal frank dated 27.4.40, 71.5cm long. Condition - good.

Lot 373

An old century classics pinball style baseball game (contents unchecked)

Lot 230

Charming Limoges porcelain treasure box in the shape of a retro pinball machine, hand-painted and crafted by Elda Creations in Limoges, France. The piece features vibrant enamel detailing with whimsical "Boom!" and "Score!" designs on the playing surface and interior inscription reading "Gagne!" (French for "Won!"). The hinged lid opens to reveal a hollow interior and is secured with a metal clasp. The base is marked “Elda Creations, Limoges France, peint main.” Measures 3.25"H. Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: France Condition: Age related wear.

Lot 1779

Star Jet pinball machine by Bally Manufacturing, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1960sThis is not working. It does have a coin mechanism. We have no keys unfortunately. the front door is locked. There is no door or back panel to the top

Lot 674

THE WHO - 7" PACK (INC 'THE LAST TIME'). A quality pack of 27 7" singles by The Who. Titles include The Last Time (604006, 3-prong centres. Record G+), Don't Let Go The Coat (WHO5), I'm The Face (Door4), Long Live Rock, You Better You Bet, Had Enough, 5.15, I'm Free, Relay, Join Together, Let's See Action, Won't Get Fooled Again, Summertime Blues, The Seeker, Overture From Tommy, See Me Feel Me, Pinball Wizard, Magic Bus, Dogs, I Can See For Miles, Pictures Of Lily, Happy Jack, I'm A Boy, Substitute, My Generation, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.

Lot 5337

16-Bit Sega Mega Drive console with two controllers and four games, comprising Fifa 96, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog Pinball and World Cup USA 94, contained within fitted plastic carrycase with instruction manual and cheats book

Lot 775

Star Wars - Pirates Of The Caribbean - A collection of games and posters including Star Wars Super Pinball, Pirates Of The Caribbean Treasure Hunt and others, posters for Spider-Man, Star Wars, Avengers, Dr Who, Blade Runner and more. The items appear in Good condition, games unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba-5]

Lot 1114

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Mattel bundle (PAL) Includes: NES Console [Mattel Version], 2 Control Pads, RF Lead and 8 loose cartridge games distributed by Mattel Games include: Pinball, Ice Climber, Duck Hunt, Hogan's Alley, Mach Rider, Wild Gunman, Baseball and Soccer All games are loose and come in protective cases

Lot 1073

Nintendo Game & Watch Pinball [PB-59] handheld console from 1983 Item is complete and boxed with original manual, poly tray and warning insert Outer box has some wear but inserts and handheld itself are all in excellent condition

Lot 1244

Atari CX-2600 loose bundle (PAL) Includes: Console, Paddle controller, Joystick (x2), third-party power supply and 11 games Games include: Warlords, Video Pinball, Blackjack, Ms. Pac-Man, Jr Pac-Man, Frostbite, Wizard of Wor, Donkey Kong, Air-Sea Battle, Sprint Master and Radar Lock All items are loose and in used condition One of the joysticks has notable damage and has its cover missing Condition Report: The console itself has some damage to its exterior and much detritus overall

Lot 1187

An assortment of 16 PlayStation 1 (PS1) boxed games (PAL) Incluldes: The Dalmatians, Syphon Filter, Wacky Races, Fantastic Journey, The World Is Not Enough, In Cold Blood, Driver, Spice World, World Destruction League: Warjetz, Tomb Raider II [Platinum], Austin Powers Pinball, Space Invaders, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone [Not to be sold separately box], Grand Theft Auto London [with Mission Pack 1, London 1969], Alien Trilogy and Spawn The Eternal All games are complete and boxed apart from GTA London and Alien Trilogy which are without their cover inserts and Spawn which is without its manual Condition Report: Games range in condition from heavily worn to fair condition. Syphon Filter has the most notable damage to its outer box.

Lot 144

Selection of vintage toys and games to include Rosie and Jim dolls, jigsaw puzzles and videos, along with the Pachinko Pinball Game and a selection of assorted vintage top trump games

Lot 173

TOMY ATOMIC PINBALL THIS LOT IS IN OFFSITE STORAGE, VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Lot 304

Box of vintage computer game cassettes - Pinball Wizard for Commodore 64, Frank Bruno's Boxing, Renaissance, Mr Freeze, Monkey Magic etc

Lot 27

A glass screen, from a pinball machine, Hi Deal, 57.5 cm wide, and a Gottliebs pinball screen, Baseball, 50.5 cm wide (2)

Lot 173

2002 Nintendo Mini – Pokémon Pinball Mini – European Version, with original cellophane and red Nintendo strip seal 

Lot 357

A Vintage style wall hanging pub pinball game 'Lucky Number 7'

Lot 429

1995 Sega Mary Shelley's Frankenstein pinball machine. Very good visual condition showing a little wear. In a working condition, comes with keys. Dimensions (H x W x D): 196 x 74 x 142 cm. Condition: Very Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg.

Lot 428

1993 Williams Bram Stoker's Dracula pinball machine. In very good visual condition, showing almost no wear and in excellent working condition. Dimensions (H x W x D): 190 x 74 x 136 cm. Condition: Very Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg. Video link: youtu.be/3JwCZwShgWI

Lot 422

1967 Gottlieb Hi-Score pinball machine. The playfield and the backglass are in a very good condition, the case shows some wear and paint loss. Overall good visual condition. In a good working condition. Comes with the keys. Dimensions (H x W x D): 175 x 73 x 137 cm. Condition: Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg. Video link: youtu.be/U2k91Ea_KjY

Lot 425

1973 Gottlieb King Pin pinball machine. The playfield is in a good condition and the backglass is in a very good condition, the case shows some wear and paint loss. Overall good visual condition. Currently in a not working condition. When powered the backbox lights-up, but the playfield doesn't turn on. Comes with the keys. Dimensions (H x W x D): 179 x 73 x 131 cm. Condition: Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg. Video link: youtu.be/NnfdMGnzEzU

Lot 424

1971 Williams Zodiac pinball machine. The playfield and the backglass are in a very good condition, the case shows a little wear. Overall in a very good visual condition. In a good working condition. Comes with the keys. Dimensions (H x W x D): 181 x 77 x 123 cm. Condition: Very Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg. Video link: youtu.be/svESeBdjInA

Lot 8201

A Williams electronic inc. Doodle Bug 1970s manually operated electronic pinball machine

Lot 8195

A 1991 Release Data East Star Trek 25th Anniversary manually operated electronic pinball machine featuring iconic props and characters from the show, such as The Guardian of Forever and Lt. Uhura, sold with full original instruction manual

Lot 8072

A vintage Rex Mars Planet Patrol pinball machine, a portable handheld electronic system pin ball game

Lot 571

A large collection of CDs various genres to include The Verve - Urban Hymns, The Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust, Velvet Revolver - Libertad, Dido - No Angel, Coldplay - A Rush Of Blood To The Head, Travis - The Man Who, Fun Lovin' Criminals - 100% Columbian, My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade, Franz Ferdinand - S/T, The Libertines - The Best Of, Snow Patrol - Up To Now, Dodgy - In A Room, Michael Jackson - Number Ones and The Who - Pinball Wizard Collection, together with a small collection of CD singles to Include Fatboy Slim - Rockerfeller Skank, Bryan Adams - Please Forgive Me and Fun Lovin' Criminals - Sing The Fun Lovin' Criminals ltd edition etc. (approx. 150 albums and 25 singles)

Lot 1366A

Retro Gaming - 75 Boxed Amiga games featuring Ultimate Soccer Manager, Blastar, Photon Paint, Theme, Park Trolls, Fury Of The Furries, Robocop 3, Stardust, Oscar, Banshee, Pinball Dreams, Sim City, Zool, Yo! Joe!, Kid, etc, vg (2 boxes)

Lot 162

The Who / Jimi Hendrix 7" Singles, seventeen singles, all UK Releases on Track by The Who and Jimi Hendrix including Voodoo Chile, Gypsy Eyes, See Me Feel Me, Won't Get Fooled Again (all Picture Sleeves), I Can See For Miles, Pictures of Lily, Pinball Wizard, All Along The Watchtower, Let Me Light Your Fire, Angels and more - mainly all in Excellent to EX+ condition

Lot 111

CLASSIC ROCK - 7" PACK. A quality pack of 22 classic rock 7". Artists/ titles include Queen inc We Are The Champions, Keep Yourself Alive, Lily Of The Valley. The Who inc Lets See Action, See Me Feel Me, Young Man Blues, Success Story, Join Together, I Don't Even Know Myself, Pinball Wizard, Waltz For A Pig, Water, My Generation, Wasp Man, I Can See For Miles. Jimi Hendrix inc Gipsy Eyes. The High Numbers - I'm The Face, Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall, White Heat - Foggy Notion, Mick Farren - Play With Fire, Iggy And The Stooges - I'm Sick Of You and Iggy Pop - Five Foot One. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+, odd one may drop below.

Lot 511

Ten 1970's Pocket Pocketeers Games, 1975 Tomy Fruit Machine, Tomy Pass The Puck, Shootin Gallery, Times Up, Big Match Football, Bombard, Election Pinball, Splash Down and Secret Passage, Peter Pan Popomatic Football, all appear in working order

Lot 3180

16-Bit Sega Mega Drive console with two controllers and four games, comprising Fifa 96, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog Pinball and World Cup USA 94, contained within fitted plastic carrycase with instruction manual and cheats book

Lot 132

THE ARCADE CLUB HOUSE: G. M. LABORATORIES ELECTRIC TABLE SOCCER PINBALL GAME, eleven mechanised players including goal keeper, five balls, one penny slot, later overhanging light pendant with independent on/off switch, 193 (h) (with lamp) / 92 (h) (without lamp) x 39 x 102cms (d)Auctioneer's Note: Pinball originated from the 18th-century French game of bagatelle, which was played on a mini pool table where players used a cue to strike balls off various pins and into scoring pockets. In 1871, British inventor Montague Redgrave enhanced the game by replacing the balls with marbles, reducing the size of the table, and substituting the cue with a coiled spring and plunger. Modern pinball machines started appearing on the market in the early 1930s. While coin-operated, they lacked some of the features we associate with pinball machines today, such as bumpers, flippers, and tilt mechanisms. As an affordable form of entertainment, pinball gained popularity during the Great Depression, although its growth was temporarily halted during World War II, as U.S. manufacturing resources were redirected to the war effort. Pinball machines were banned in major cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles from the 1930s to the mid-1970s due to their alleged connections to organized crime and gambling. New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia claimed that pinball was a "racket dominated by interests heavily tainted with criminality," and his successor, Mayor William O'Dwyer, officially made pinball machines illegal in 1948. The ban remained in place for 28 years until 1976, when pinball player and designer Roger Sharpe demonstrated to the New York City Council that pinball was a game of skill, not chance.Provenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: in all around good condition, some minor play marks to table service. Restored by enthusiast, with restoration notes, keys, spare balls, etc., has been plugged and played, however please regard as electrically untested

Lot 126

THE ARCADE CLUB HOUSE: BOX FRAMED BACK PANEL FROM A PINBALL MACHINE, featuring an Art Deco scene of aeroplanes and a blimp flying over a city metropolis, possibly New York, 49 x 49cmsProvenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: owned by an enthusiast, box frame allows for illumination, showing signs of restoration in the paintwork

Lot 129

THE ARCADE CLUB HOUSE: FRAMED BACK PANEL FROM AN AMERICAN PINBALL MACHINE, indicating manufactured by Gottlieb & Co., entitled 'Gigi', featuring clowns dancing, 55 x 55cmsProvenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: owned by an enthusiast, signs of restoration, box allows for illumination

Lot 127

THE ARCADE CLUB HOUSE: BOXED FRAMED BACK PANEL FROM A PINBALL MACHINE, entitled 'Fairy', manufacturer mark of Playmatic, featuring science fiction scenes in multiple colours, 62 (h) x 58 (w) x 38cms (d)Provenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: owned by an enthusiast, box frame allows illumination, signs of restoration to the paintwork, please see photographs

Lot 134

THE ARCADE CLUB HOUSE: WILLIAMS 'CIRCUS WAGON' PINBALL MACHINE, Williams Manufacturing Company, Chicago, c. 1955, designed by Harry Williams with art by George Molentin, option of two players, five ball play, having flippers, pop bumpers, passive bumpers, slingshots, kickout hole and gobble hole, 177 (h) x 75 (w) x 138cms (d)Auctioneer's Note: Pinball originated from the 18th-century French game of bagatelle, which was played on a mini pool table where players used a cue to strike balls off various pins and into scoring pockets. In 1871, British inventor Montague Redgrave enhanced the game by replacing the balls with marbles, reducing the size of the table, and substituting the cue with a coiled spring and plunger. Modern pinball machines started appearing on the market in the early 1930s. While coin-operated, they lacked some of the features we associate with pinball machines today, such as bumpers, flippers, and tilt mechanisms. As an affordable form of entertainment, pinball gained popularity during the Great Depression, although its growth was temporarily halted during World War II, as U.S. manufacturing resources were redirected to the war effort. Pinball machines were banned in major cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles from the 1930s to the mid-1970s due to their alleged connections to organized crime and gambling. New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia claimed that pinball was a "racket dominated by interests heavily tainted with criminality," and his successor, Mayor William O'Dwyer, officially made pinball machines illegal in 1948. The ban remained in place for 28 years until 1976, when pinball player and designer Roger Sharpe demonstrated to the New York City Council that pinball was a game of skill, not chance.Provenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: play field in good bright colours with little ware; restored by an enthusiast, complete with keys and restoration notes, plugged and plays, however all circuits untested, HEAVY item, will require at least two to collect

Lot 131

THE ARCADE CLUB HOUSE: MILLS 'CANNON FIRE' ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PINBALL MACHINE, Mills Novelty Company, Chicago, c. 1935, designed by Kenneth C. Shyvers c. 1934, having ten large glass balls, cannons and hardware in polished aluminium, with four loaded cannons, later overhanging light, cabinet believed designed by Eckland, 193 (h) (with lamp) / 92 (h) (without lamp) x 39 x 102cms (d)Auctioneer's Note: Pinball originated from the 18th-century French game of bagatelle, which was played on a mini pool table where players used a cue to strike balls off various pins and into scoring pockets. In 1871, British inventor Montague Redgrave enhanced the game by replacing the balls with marbles, reducing the size of the table, and substituting the cue with a coiled spring and plunger. Modern pinball machines started appearing on the market in the early 1930s. While coin-operated, they lacked some of the features we associate with pinball machines today, such as bumpers, flippers, and tilt mechanisms. As an affordable form of entertainment, pinball gained popularity during the Great Depression, although its growth was temporarily halted during World War II, as U.S. manufacturing resources were redirected to the war effort. Pinball machines were banned in major cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles from the 1930s to the mid-1970s due to their alleged connections to organized crime and gambling. New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia claimed that pinball was a "racket dominated by interests heavily tainted with criminality," and his successor, Mayor William O'Dwyer, officially made pinball machines illegal in 1948. The ban remained in place for 28 years until 1976, when pinball player and designer Roger Sharpe demonstrated to the New York City Council that pinball was a game of skill, not chance.Provenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: playing field good, some restoration by enthusiast, together with keys and notes of restoration, does plug and play, however must be regarded as untested

Lot 130

THE ARCADE CLUB HOUSE: DAVAL 'ODD BALL' ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PINBALL MACHINE, believed c. 1938, five balls per play, penny operated, with spring bumpers, light-up centre bumpers, and bottom roll-over lights, centre back glass also lights with various different indicators, 161 (h) x 56 (w) x 121cms (d)Auctioneer's Note: Pinball originated from the 18th-century French game of bagatelle, which was played on a mini pool table where players used a cue to strike balls off various pins and into scoring pockets. In 1871, British inventor Montague Redgrave enhanced the game by replacing the balls with marbles, reducing the size of the table, and substituting the cue with a coiled spring and plunger. Modern pinball machines started appearing on the market in the early 1930s. While coin-operated, they lacked some of the features we associate with pinball machines today, such as bumpers, flippers, and tilt mechanisms. As an affordable form of entertainment, pinball gained popularity during the Great Depression, although its growth was temporarily halted during World War II, as U.S. manufacturing resources were redirected to the war effort. Pinball machines were banned in major cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles from the 1930s to the mid-1970s due to their alleged connections to organized crime and gambling. New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia claimed that pinball was a "racket dominated by interests heavily tainted with criminality," and his successor, Mayor William O'Dwyer, officially made pinball machines illegal in 1948. The ban remained in place for 28 years until 1976, when pinball player and designer Roger Sharpe demonstrated to the New York City Council that pinball was a game of skill, not chance.Provenance: private collection Vale of GlamorganComments: in working condition, complete with keys, restoration notes, and wiring diagrams from an enthusiast collector

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