1¢ ROOVER BROTHERS "MADAME ZITA" FORTUNE TELLER MACHINE

1¢ ROOVER BROTHERS "MADAME ZITA" FORTUNE TELLER MACHINE For one penny, watch the highly detailed wonderful female automaton - dressed in period Victorian clothing - turn her head from one side to grab a fortune, and turn again to drop it down the chute for the customer to collect. She also pulls the lever with the other hand to dispense a fortune card. Truly an amazing machine to watch. The machine sits atop an older stand and was modified by the operator to deliver the card to the opening below. The marquee is a replacement, which is not uncommon For these machines. The original case has had an older well-done refinish. The interior of this original machine is presented in exceptional condition with automaton figure having great surface patina with very minimal wear throughout. There is a coin box mounted under the top of the stand that was added by the operator years ago. CONDITION: Overall a wonderful example. Many reproductions of Madame Zita exist, but only very few originals survived and even fewer come to market. Working and with keys. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Condition: (Very Good). Item Dimensions: 17" X 17" X 76"Name Value Keys No, This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Condition:, Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Keys, No

Estimate:$30,000

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