Rock-Ola 1937 World Series Arcade Machine, Mid 20th Century,
One of the most collectable baseball arcade games ever produced: a coin-operated 5¢ World Series Baseball machine, manufactured c. 1937 by Rock-Ola Manufacturing of Chicago, Illinois. A wooden cabinet houses an electro-mechanical baseball game. Nine original hand-painted figural cast iron players (depicting real members of the 1937 All-Star World Series team) stand at various stations on a field. Behind the field, a colorful cardboard lithograph stadium is printed with a full, cheering audience. For 5¢, the player receives plays until three outs have been reached. A key is included as well as 14 balls for play. Original cylinder dials remain intact. Original metal plate with serial number, model and type is attached to the side of the case. Included is a xeroxed copy of the original game instructions as well as a set of unused reproduction decals.

Serial No. 1884
Model A
Case No. 424
Type S
Voltage 105-120
Cycles 60

H: 50 W: 40 3/8 D: 29 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. Not in full working order. Overall condition is poor. Detached and exposed electrical wiring. Missing rear locking mechanism on back panel. The original glass and hinge of the case are present and intact, but the game is missing the original glass marquee and frame. A reproduction metal marquee frame is included. There are areas of wear to the exterior veneer of the wood cabinet, as well as veneer loss. Lower molding is missing to one side at the back rear edge of the case. There is also areas of wear and paint loss to the interior: sun-fading and water staining to the cardboard stadium backdrop, areas of paint loss and repaint to the baseball players, surface grime, oxidation and areas of rust on the baseball field and scoreboard, as well as losses to painted surfaces of the field and scoreboard. Some surface grime and staining to cylinder dials. All lots have imperfections or the effects of aging. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.