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Lot # 1190: 1948 "Slot Machines Destroyed by Government", 1000's of Games Piled Up to be Burned

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Fall Premier Auction 2018",
which ran from 10/20/2018 8:00 PM to
11/10/2018 8:00 PM



As a collector, this is a tough image to look at! Literally thousands of original slot machines and pinball machines piled up to be destroyed and burned under anti-gaming Laws in Chicago. Photo shows a sheriff throwing another truckload of games onto the pile shortly before they were all burned. Millions of dollars worth of Collectibles in this pile and all gone! What makes it tough to look at also makes it interesting and for a great photograph. Condition is quite nice and stamped on the back by Acme with a full paper caption as well.

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 10/10

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