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1¢ Mills Owl Lift Strength Tester.

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MILLS NOVELTY COMPANY PERFECT MUSCLE DEVELOPER.: This is a Mills Novelty Company strength tester called the Perfect Muscle Developer with an original dial and original indicator, as well as an original front sign and back door. The Mills owl casting

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CAILLE "LIFT I'LL TELL YOUR STRENGTH" TESTER.: Exceptional finish on this wood cabinet that is embellished with ornate cast-iron details. Highly detailed marquee that reads "Lift - I'll Tell Your Strength". Bright colored original dial is tin lith

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5¢ MILLS NOVELTY CO. PUNCHING BAG STRENGTH TESTER.: Mills Novelty Co. made this fun strength tester around 1903. This great machine features a nice oak cabinet with recessed paneling and decorative casting and cast iron platform. The instruction tag re

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EARLY COUNTERTOP STRENGTH AND GRIP TESTER.: This 1¢ strength and grip tester was mostly made by the Mills Novelty Company in Chicago. Oak constructed case with original strength test dial, two levers to develop arm strength and a front gri

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1¢ CAILLE BROS. TOWER LIFTER STRENGTH TESTER.: Bell Rings At 1000 Lbs. Can You Ring It? Patrons are put to the challenge by this 1904 strength tester, produced by the Caille Bros. Showing a very nice restoration, the exceptional housing features a

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1 ESCO Striking Clock Strength Tester Machine: This arcade game in oak cabinet rests on a cast iron stand. Has an "Exhibit Supply of Chicago" decal on front. Includes keys. Condition (Excellent). Size 18" x 18" x 75-1/2"

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LOT OF 2: "GRIP-VUE" STRENGTH TESTER AND "ATOMIC FLASH": Lot consists of a pair of counter top coin machines. The first is a Grip-Due "Test your strength" as indicated on the reverse glass display, detailed in red. The housing is cast-aluminum, painted in a

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Coin-operated arcade strength tester, 25 Cent, has tag: Coin-operated arcade strength tester, 25 Cent, has tag from "Speight & Speight"-Dallas, TX, a newer machine in rough pine cabinet w/keys, c.1980's, VG working cond w/a great look, 77"H x 20"W x 36"D.

2018Coin-operated arcade strength tester, 25 Cent, has tagSee Sold Price

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ARCADE STRENGTH TESTER.: This countertop arcade strength tester tests both grip and wrist strengths, in original red paint with original dial. CONDITION: Shows areas of paint loss and oxidation to the nickel components, but w

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STATE FAIR STRENGTH TESTER GAME: BACK TO A 1950'S PINBALL GAME. BY SUPERIOR TOYS. MODEL 7640, PAINTED TIN LITHO TABLE TOP MACHINE, UNKNOWN WORKING ORDER. 16" W x 15" H.

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1 Caille Eureka Arcade Amusement Machine: This lung and grip strength tester with electricity includes a top sign that reads "Electric Medical Battery" and features a strong man graphic as well as a dial that reads "Grip Test - Ring Bell At 5

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LOT OF 2: PAIR OF MERCURY AND GOTTLIEB STRENGTH: This is a pair of 1¢ strength testers. The first is a Gottlieb in original red paint, showing some areas of paint loss and oxidation throughout, however it is in all original condition. The second is

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Rare 1¢ Mills Novelty Submarine Lung Tester: Created in 1910 by the Mills Novelty Company, most of these machines were eventually destroyed due to outbreaks in tuberculosis. This is a John Papa recreation. Olive green stained wood cabinet with i

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RECREATION 1¢ MILLS NOVELTY CO. SUBMARINE LUNG TESTER.: A fantastic recreation of the Submarine Lung Tester, originally produced by Mills Novelty Company in 1904. Due to fear of Tuberculosis in the early part of the 20th Century, all lung test machines wer

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Pacific Mills Salesman's Textile Display Case: Pacific Mills salesman's sample textile display case, lid lifts off to reveal interior with clear glass top showing the 3 stages of cotton production-the raw fiber product, intermediate stage processi

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MILLS PERFECT MUSCLE DEVELOPER.: This is a great arcade machine. Has an original dial, an original porcelain sign, a re-plated owl marquee, a repainted indicator, and a refinished oak cabinet with new Mills decal. This lifter has a b

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Item Details

Description

This machine is the "Perfect Muscle Developer". With every penny, players use the lift bar to beat the previous score on the scale. As read on the marquee, "Try To Beat The Last Lift". Housed in fine wood cabinetry featuring ornate cast iron details throughout with nice patina and an emerald green base. Though manufactured in 1905, it remains a very beautiful piece of arcade history. Four keys are provided. Museum quality.Keys: Yes. Condition: (Very Good - Excellent). Dimensions: 66"T x 21"W x 27-1/2"D.