This specific machine and the Mills Novelty Dewey slot machine in general. In the fall of 1899 Mills Novelty of Chicago, IL introduced two 6-way slot machines, one called the Chicago and one the Dewey. Both of these machines allowed the player to bet on 6 different colors, hence the name.
- An astonishing artifact of Americana, this Dewey-Chicago triplet floor model slot machine is the only one of its kind known to exist today. Created by the Mills Novelty Company of Chicago, this remarkable machine is actually three slot machines in one oak case that play for a nickel, quarter and half-dollar amounts.
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Dewey Upright Slot Machine
MILLS '2 BIT' DEWEY UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE. Often the lay person has the misconception that these early gambling machines were from the 1870s, unaware that they were not patented until 1898 or thereabouts. The Mills Dewey was most likely the most prolific and widely used of any of these large 'color wheel' gambling machines. A player (or for that matter several players) could pick and choose a color up to six different colors with respective payouts according to rarity of the said color on the wheel. The nickel plated castings enhance the already impressive quarter-sawn oak cabinetry and reverse painted glass front plate. A more desirable 25¢ play further adds to the appeal of this classic gambling device. These machines were heavily used up into the 1920s but by then the 'three reel' slot machine had taken over and was far more effective in draining the player of his hard earned cash!! A true piece of Americana that fits right into any game room! SIZE: 26' w x 68' h x 15' d. CONDITION: Overall very fine restored condition, replacement marquee and reverse glass. 1-8926 (25,000-28,000)
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Green Mills Dewey Upright Slot Machine
MILLS '2 BIT' DEWEY UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE. Often the lay person has the misconception that these early gambling machines were from the 1870s, unaware that they were not patented until 1898 or thereabouts. The Mills Dewey was most likely the most prolific and widely used of any of these large 'color wheel' gambling machines. A player (or for that matter several players) could pick and choose a color up to six different colors with respective payouts according to rarity of the said color on the wheel. The nickel plated castings enhance the already impressive quarter-sawn oak cabinetry and reverse painted glass front plate. A more desirable 25¢ play further adds to the appeal of this classic gambling device. These machines were heavily used up into the 1920s but by then the 'three reel' slot machine had taken over and was far more effective in draining the player of his hard earned cash!! A true piece of Americana that fits right into any game room! Stanmore poker club facebook. SIZE: 26' w x 68' h x 15' d. CONDITION: Overall very fine restored condition, replacement marquee and reverse glass. 1-8926 (25,000-28,000)
Description
Green Mills Dewey Upright Slot Machine
MILLS '2 BIT' DEWEY UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE. Often the lay person has the misconception that these early gambling machines were from the 1870s, unaware that they were not patented until 1898 or thereabouts. The Mills Dewey was most likely the most prolific and widely used of any of these large 'color wheel' gambling machines. A player (or for that matter several players) could pick and choose a color up to six different colors with respective payouts according to rarity of the said color on the wheel. The nickel plated castings enhance the already impressive quarter-sawn oak cabinetry and reverse painted glass front plate. A more desirable 25¢ play further adds to the appeal of this classic gambling device. These machines were heavily used up into the 1920s but by then the 'three reel' slot machine had taken over and was far more effective in draining the player of his hard earned cash!! A true piece of Americana that fits right into any game room! Stanmore poker club facebook. SIZE: 26' w x 68' h x 15' d. CONDITION: Overall very fine restored condition, replacement marquee and reverse glass. 1-8926 (25,000-28,000)
