She knew the HUGE sentimental value of this machine and chose to smoke, drink, and probably snort this machine away for her fix. Horrible to say this, but I will never forgive my cousin for losing it. I'd love to see the real thing instead of fuzzy pictures of it in the background. Yes I wish I knew what really happened to my grandpa's slot. Yours is a bit rarer, as it has a metal plate in that location. Mint-drop door, through that not-quite-square plate visible on your slot machine.īy the way, most Jennings vendor units (and there were lots of them) had wooden lower-fronts, where the A pin projected from the side of the machine to unlock the Here's also a closeup of the vending device. Others dispensed cigarettes, matches, and even golf balls at golf courses. The Burnham Gum Machine Works was one, and here's a pic of one that is very much like yours. Name on the machine was doctored to sound like something other than a well-known slot maker like Mills. The Town Fathers would tighten up the rules but in the meantime, they made money. They usually didn't last long in any particular venue, as eventually I swear, if God ever gives the world an enema, watch out Camp Pendleton!Īnyway, such 'vending' machines were attempts to slide slot machines under local anti-gambling laws,įrom the early 1920's to the late 1930's.
Sorry for the delayed response: Uncle Sugar just let me come home after a week of playing in the dirt.
