Complete with a rare interchangeable cylinder music box, it sold above its high estimate for $74,400.Īnother top seller was the circa-1910 Caille “Tourist” cast-iron slot machine. More than 15 coveted upright slot machines highlighted the offering, including several early rarities manufactured by Caille Bros of Detroit, Michigan.Ī circa-1903 Caille 5¢ and 25¢ double musical Puck upright slot machine displayed not only mechanical ingenuity but also great decorative beauty with its colorful gaming wheels set behind two cherub decals. The spectacular coin-ops that awaited bidders at the October sale formed a visual history of machines whose original purpose was to entertain, dispense goods or offer patrons the chance to hit a jackpot, all for the cost of a coin.

In recognition of the West Coast’s dynamic car culture, a February 24-25 Automobilia & Petroliana auction has been added to the company’s Las Vegas calendar. Those in attendance gave an enthusiastic thumbs up to Tolworthy’s confirmation that, going forward, the spacious new Las Vegas facility will serve as the permanent venue for all of Morphy’s popular Coin-Op & Antique Advertising sales.

With a profound exclamation point, it’s rewarding to simply say, we’re back!” said auction curator Tom Tolworthy. “It was so refreshing to see so many old and new friends in attendance, and the energy and excitement of the sale went beyond anything witnessed since pre-COVID. Motivated bidders, including many who have been loyal Morphy Auctions customers for years, came from literally all western states to attend the 2,214-lot sale of premium-quality coin-op and gambling machines, antique advertising and country store treasures. After a four-year hiatus, the Pennsylvania company’s $5.1 million sale held at its new Vegas location on October 27-30 was the first step toward re-establishing Morphy’s presence in America’s entertainment capital. – Morphy Auctions has returned to Vegas, and West Coast collectors are loving it. 27-30 event was led by rare penny arcade ‘lung tester,’ upright double musical Puck and other Caille slot machines, Art Deco neon automotive signs, pre-Prohibition brewery signs

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