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Vintage Arcade Machines & Toys

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 9

Chester-Pollard Play Football Game

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Chester-Pollard Play Football Arcade Game 5¢,
A two player mechanical football game, circa 1920s. Three dimensional cast metal players wearing knit jerseys stand on a field. Manufactured by Chester-Pollard Amusement Co., Inc. New York City. Put a nickel in the coin slot and a ball shoots onto the field. Two dials on the front facade of the game manipulate each team of players. Comes with two keys and two balls.

H: 73 W: 43 3/4 D: 18 1/4 in.

Proceeds to benefit the Summit County Humane Society and The American Cancer Society. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

Condition

In working condition. Original marquee and sign have been replaced. Restoration to players who have been repainted. The players' jerseys have been re-knitted and figures have been re-attached and re-wired to the game. Cabinet has had restoration to the frame and case has been rebuilt. Playing field has been repainted. Areas of impaint to the back panel where the spectators are. Front left plastic wheel is detached from metal frame. All lots have imperfections or the effects of aging. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 73.00

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From a private NE Ohio single-owner collection.