Puritan Bell
Description
This sturdy little machine resembles a cash register in shape and a three-reeler in its standard slot machine symbols. Winning hits were paid in cash or trade by the clerk. Many companies made variations; this one's by Mills Novelty. 1922.
Puritan Bell was produced by Mills Novelty Co. in 1922.
Mills Novelty Co. released 670 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1896. Mills Novelty Co. was based in United States.
Other machines made by Mills Novelty Co. during the time period Puritan Bell was produced include: Saxony Grip Test, Your Exact Weight - Lollipop Scale, Perfect Muscle Developer, Nickle Slot, Accurate, O.K. Vender, O.K. Vendor Bell, Operator's Bell Illusion, Target Practice (discus graphics), and Operator Bell
Specs
| Name | Puritan Bell |
|---|---|
| Developer | Mills Novelty Co. (United States) |
| Year | 1922 - 1939 |
| Type | Trade Stim. |
| KLOV/MOG # | 4871 |
| Sub-Type | Reel |
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VAPS Arcade/Coin-Op Puritan Bell Census
There are 14,782 members of the Vintage Arcade Preservation Society, 9,485 whom participate in our arcade census project of games owned, wanted, or for sale. Census data currently includes 164,666 machines (6,908 unique titles).
Very rare - There are no known instances of this game owned by one of our active members.
Wanted - No active members have added this machine to their wish list.
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Foto-Finder® (Books)
- Drop Coin Here Rubin (ISBN 0-517-532980) Page: 47; Black and white photo Price guide: No
- An American Premium Guide to Coin Operated Machines Ayliffe (ISBN 0896890244) Page: 114; Black and white photo
- American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines : Identification and Value Guide Ayliffe (ISBN 0896890554) Page: 160; Black and white photo
- An American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines Ayliffe (ISBN 0-89689-082-1) Page: 174; Black and white photo
- For Amusement Only Gustwiller (ISBN 0-9644748-0-8) Page: 162; Black and white photo
- Slot Machines, A Pictorial History of the First 100 Years Fey (ISBN 0962385204) Page: 239; Color photo Price guide: No
- An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Trade Stimulators Bueschel (ISBN B0006CYWCO) Page: 57; Black and white photo
- Guide to Vintage Trade Stimulators & Counter Games Bueschel (ISBN 0764301195) Page: 130; Color photo
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Auctions Recap
| Year | Count | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 767.00 | 913.60 |
| 2013 | 1 | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,652.00 | 1,652.00 |
| 2015 | 1 | 767.00 | 767.00 |
| 2016 | 3 | 960.00 | 885.67 |
| 2017 | 2 | 636.00 | 636.00 |
| All Years | 13 | 780.00 | 908.92 |
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