Rare Sapho Mfg. Co. Coin Op Stereo Card Viewer
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*NO SHIPPING! - PICKUP OR THIRD PARTY TRANSPORT ONLY* Made by the Sapho Mfg. Co. of Chicago circa 1898 it was the first of the large commercial floor standing peep shows with 4 sets of 12 replaceable stereo cards. The unit was originally self contained. Deposit coin, pull side handle which winds the mechanism, and a battery turned on the light for viewing. The original battery light has been replaced with a 110V light. Mechanism has been restored and includes 48 "risque" cards. The mechanism runs well. The refinished wood cabinet features a fancy curved nickel plated cast iron front that says SAPHO at the top. Cabinet is floor model on 4" X 4" square legs and has a side door for coin access. The wood marquee is not original to the piece and looks like it was cut down from a coin op cylinder phonograph marquee. Operates on 5 cents. Cabinet stands 59.5" tall,18" wide, 18" deep. Add 26" to height for marquee.
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Rare Sapho Mfg. Co. Coin Op Stereo Card Viewer
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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