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Go west, young collector, to Las Vegas and Morphy’s massive May 21-23 Coin-Op & Advertising auction featuring more than 1,700 top-tier lots
Highlights: Circa 1905-1910 Caille Brothers Mfg. ‘Centaur’ triple slot machine; circa 1905-1910 ‘Sibille Queen of Hearts’ fortune teller automaton; circa 1900-1905 Mills ‘20th Century’ upright slot machine
DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s will be heading west later this month to cement its presence in Las Vegas as the premier auction house for antique coin-op machines and antique advertising. The firm will conduct a huge Coin-Op & Advertising auction on May 21-23 featuring more than 1,700 lots of rare, high-quality antiques and vintage collectibles.
Some of the items carry six-figure estimates that aren’t just possible, they’re probable. A prime example is a circa 1905-1910 Caille Brothers Mfg. (Detroit) “Centaur” triple slot machine with rare harp castings and a visually striking gaming device designed with three independently-operated slot machines housed in one cabinet. This configuration gave customers the option of choosing their preferred denomination. The machine is fresh to the market, fully restored and operational. Estimate: $150,000-$250,000
Another star lot is the circa 1905-1910 “Sibille – The Queen of Hearts” fortune teller automaton made by the Mills Novelty Co. (Chicago). This exceptionally-rare coin-op machine features a richly-detailed carved walnut cabinet with original finish. The interior presents a seated fortune teller figure (“Sibille”) in elaborate period costume. Upon coin activation, the internal mechanism engages a motor-driven system that animates the figure and dispenses a fortune card. Estimate: $150,000-$300,000
A third six-figure candidate is the circa 1900-1905 Mills “20th Century” upright slot machine configured in the scarce one-dollar denomination, one of the most desirable and elusive versions within the 20th Century floor model line. The 20th Century was among Mills’ most visually impressive upright gaming machines. This example has been fully restored and boasts a strong overall presentation. The cabinet has been refinished and its castings re-plated. It plays and pays correctly. Estimate: $60,000-$120,000
A beautiful, all-original reverse-on-glass corner sign advertising Ever Famous Buffalo Lager Brewing Company (Sacramento, Calif.) features a fantastic factory scene, is one of only a few known to exist, with fewer still achieving a 9.0+ condition grade. It’s large – 15¾ inches by 25¼ inches – and would make a wonderful addition to any advertising or breweriana collection. Estimate: $20,000-$40,000
A large S Grabfelder & Co. (Louisville, Ky.) label-under-glass wicker-wrapped whiskey bottle with handle dating to the late 1890s or very early 1900s is an incredible fresh find. The bottle displays a beautiful young lady (“Kentucky Belle”), and the reverse glass label is in fine condition with only minor wear and staining. The bottle is housed in an original crate with an applied paper label. Estimate: $15,000-$30,000
A magnificent, fully restored, circa-1880 Brunswick “Monarch” pool table is perhaps the most sought-after of all the early pool tables. This one, in the desirable 9-foot size, features a walnut background with extensive inlay of exotic woods on all surfaces, 18K gold accents, and a four-piece slate playing surface. An inset medallion is inscribed, The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Estimate: $15,000-$30,000
A historically significant, oversized porcelain sign for the Hotel Ventura in Ventura, California, measures 18 inches by 38 inches and is mounted in a custom oak frame, showing great color and shine. The Hotel Ventura (often called the Ventura Inn) opened in 1926 as a premier, 93-room, Spanish-style landmark built by Gus Berg. It was a luxurious retreat for oil barons and movie stars. Estimate: $15,000-$30,000
An impressive circa-1924 illuminating leaded-glass trade sign for the Roth Johnson Drug Store is in the form of a mortar and pestle and features wonderful multicolored jewels in the center. The ruby red stained-glass panels around the top are in clean condition. The sign is internally lit by period-correct electrical fixtures and is ready to hang. This iconic piece of drug store history is estimated at $15,000-$30,000.
A circa-1900 Imperial American Symphonion made by The Symphonion Manufacturing Co. (New York), is believed to be the largest Imperial Symphonion made. This example plays 27 5/8-inch discs across dual combs with 12 saucer bells for accompaniment. Housed in a Honduran mahogany cabinet together with several discs, it offers two modes: coin-operated or free play. Estimate: $14,000-$28,000
A beautiful, oval-shape original Yosemite Beer sign showing wonderful scrollwork and deep, strong colors, measuring 16 inches by 20 inches and graded 9.0+ for condition, is contained within an original frame and backing. One small imperfection in the frame is its only blemish. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000
A classic, 1-cent coin-operated strength tester known as the “Red Top Lifter,” manufactured circa-1904 by Caille Brothers Company (Detroit), features embossed nickel-plated panels reading, “You Are Challenged to Beat This Lift.” It is activated by inserting a coin and pulling upward on the dual handles, which, in turn, engage an internal spring and register the player’s strength. Estimate: $10,000-$30,000
An outstanding circa 1910s double-sided figural light-up trade sign in the form of an early pair of eyeglasses from “Dr. Blakey Optometrist” features four reverse-painted glass lenses with great eyeball graphics. The sign measures 64 inches by 5 inches by 36 inches. It lights up nicely and has a newer power cord for safety. This is an impressive and early piece of optometric history. Estimate: $10,000-$30,000
A circa-1937 Rock-Ola Manufacturing baseball arcade game, contained in exceptional cabinetry, is based on the 1937 World Series and features nine figural characters portraying actual 1937 All-Star World Series players. For 10 cents, players can try to get balls into any of the eight “hit” slots or two “foul” slots in each corner. The players are given 15 pitches or until three outs are made. Estimate: $10,000-$30,000
A scarce, circa-1900 floor-model barber pole manufactured by the Atwater Mfg. Co. of North Chicago is a 21-inch-tall version of the 84-inch “Cyclo” pole, meticulously restored in bright beautiful paint and electrified. The pole rotates and illuminates to attract attention. It was uncrated for this auction and never displayed until now. It’s a wonderful example of early trade advertising. Estimate: $6,000-$12,000
A Watling 50-cent denomination coin front Roll-A-Top twin jackpot slot machine has undergone a complete restoration and features original reel strips, back door and coin box. The machine plays and pays correctly, including the jackpot. It comes with 128 silver coins. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000
Bidders please note: Because of their size and weight, some of the items in the auction are not shippable and will require third-party shipping or for pickup arrangements to be made.
Morphy’s May 21-23, 2026 Coin-Op & Advertising Auction will be held live at their comfortable West Coast satellite gallery located at 4520 Arville St., #1, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103. Start time on all three days is 9am Pacific Time. Previews will be held Monday, May 18, through Wednesday, May 20, from 9am-4pm local time; or on auction days from 8-9am. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the Internet through Morphy Live. For condition reports or other questions, call tollfree 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com. Online: https://www.morphyauctions.com.
CAPTIONS:
2029 –
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/BUFFALO_LAGER_CORNER_REVERSE_ON_GLASS-LOT663774.aspx
Beautiful all-original reverse-on-glass corner sign advertising Ever Famous Buffalo Lager Brewing Company (Sacramento, Calif.), featuring a fantastic factory scene. Estimate: $20,000-$40,000
2035 –
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/BEAUTIFUL_OVAL_SHAPED_ORIGINAL_YOSEMITE_BEER-LOT663783.aspx
Gorgeous oval-shape original Yosemite Beer sign showing wonderful scrollwork and deep, strong colors, measuring 16 inches by 20 inches and graded 9.0+ for condition. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000
2050 –
Large S. Grabfelder & Co. (Louisville, Ky.) label-under-glass wicker-wrapped whiskey bottle with handle dating to the late 1890s or very early 1900s, housed in the original crate. Estimate: $15,000-$30,000
2193 –
Circa 1910s double-sided figural light-up trade sign in the form of an early pair of glasses from Dr. Blakey Optometrist, with four reverse-painted glass lenses having eyeball graphics. Estimate: $10,000-$30,000
2194 –
Impressive circa-1924 leaded glass lighted trade sign for the Roth Johnson Drug Store in the form of a mortar and pestle, featuring wonderful multicolored jewels in the center. Estimate: $15,000-$30,000
2246 –
http://auctions.morphyauctions.com/HOTEL_VENTURA_PORCELAIN_OVER_SIZED_SIGN_ADVERTISIN-LOT663234.aspx
Historically significant oversize porcelain sign for the Hotel Ventura in Ventura, California, measuring 18 inches by 38 inches and mounted in a custom oak frame. Estimate: $15,000-$30,000
2413 –
Scarce, circa-1900 floor model barber pole manufactured by the Atwater Mfg. Co. of North Chicago, a 21-inch-tall version of the 84-inch “Cyclo” pole, meticulously restored. Estimate: $6,000-$12,000
3042 –
https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/PHENOMINAL_BRUNSWICK__MONARCH__9__POOL_TABLE-LOT662541.aspx
Fully restored circa-1880 Brunswick “Monarch” pool table, perhaps the most sought-after of all the early pool tables, this example being in the desirable 9ft size. Estimate: $15,000-$30,000
3045 –
Classic 1-cent coin-operated strength tester known as the “Red Top Lifter,” manufactured circa-1904 by Caille Brothers Company (Detroit) registering the player’s strength. Estimate: $10,000-$30,000
3116 –
Circa 1905-1910 Caille Brothers Mfg. (Detroit) “Centaur” triple slot machine with rare harp castings, designed with three independently-operated slot machines. Estimate: $150,000-$250,000
3152 –
Circa 1905-1910 “Sibille – The Queen of Hearts” fortune teller automaton made by the Mills Novelty Co. (Chicago), in a richly-detailed walnut cabinet with original finish. Estimate: $150,000-$300,000
3195 –
Circa-1900 coin-operated Imperial American Symphonion made by The Symphonion Manufacturing Co. (New York), believed to be the largest Imperial Symphonion made. Estimate: $14,000-$28,000
3208 –
Circa 1900-1905 Mills “20th Century” upright slot machine, configured in the one-dollar denomination, one of the most desirable and rare versions within Mills’ floor-model line. Estimate: $60,000-$120,000
3248 –
Circa-1937 Rock-Ola Manufacturing baseball arcade game in exceptional cabinetry and featuring figural characters that portray actual 1937 All-Star World Series players. Estimate: 10,000-$30,000
3364 –
Rare Watling 50-cent denomination coin-front Roll-A-Top twin jackpot slot machine displaying complete restoration and featuring original reel strips, back door and coin box. Estimate: $10,000-$20,000
Auction Details
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