Guide to Vintage Trade Stimulators and Counter Games

Coin-operated trade stimulators and counter games originated in saloons in the 1880s, but with the Prohibition and the disappearance of saloons in 1920, they became popular in stores, restaurants, and cigar shops. The Great Depression and the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933 propelled the industry to new heights, with prominent makers such as Groetchen Tool, Buckley, Bally, Pierce Tool, and many others being kept busy until the 1960s. This colorful collector's guide includes over 800 photos, detailed machine descriptions, manufacturer production data, and an interchangeable machine name list, making it an instant expert for shows, auctions, and collector trading.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The perfect vintage collectible is one that has a beginning and an end, yet is numerous enough to allow enthusiasts to build collections. Here's a comprehensive guide to just such a collectible. Coin-operated trade stimulators and counter games first appeared in the saloons of the 1880s. Things changed with the coming of Prohibition and the disappearance of saloons in 1920. Checkout counters in stores, restaurants, and cigar shops became the primary locations, where these counter games helped stimulate trade. The Great Depression, followed by the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933, propelled the industry to new heights, and prominent makers such as Groetchen Tool, Buckley, Bally, Pierce Tool, and many others were kept busy until the 1960s. You'll get to know all the makers and their machines by name, date, and appearance in this colorful collector's guide. Over 800 photos, detailed machine descriptions, manufacturer production data, and an interchangeable machine name list will make you an instant expert, ready for shows, auctions, and collector trading. The accompanying price guide will ensure that you buy or sell smart and well. Plus, you'll enjoy every page for its interesting history and content in the most complete book on this subject to ever see print.

Weight: 1492g
Dimension: 288 x 222 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764301193