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USA
1920s
Created in the 1920s, the Mutoscope Punch-A-Bag was a popular attraction in penny arcades throughout the country. Very few seem to have survived, as they rarely are seen available for sale. Ours in in fine working condition, operating on a single nickel. Once the coin is inserted, one pulls the leather speed bag downward on its chain. This re-sets the indicator dial back to zero. You then punch the bag with all your might, causing it to hit the wooden "ceiling". The force of the blow will read out on the dial face. If you score 1500 or more, bells inside the mechanism will ring. The cabinet was professionally restored a number of years ago. The leather material surrounding the dial was replaced at that time.

Price
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Condition*
Older restoration, currently mechanically serviced.

Measurements
height: 6 ft. 7.5 in.
depth: 41 in.
width/length: 17 in.

Specifications
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: Cast steel, oak, leather and glass.
Creator: Mutoscope USA

Photography
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Location
Off The Wall Antiques
7325 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
USA

Phone: 323-930-1185

E-Mail: weirdstuff@earthlink.net

Ref. : 050921812020

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