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Poker machine by Apex Amusements, Sydney

Object No. 93/232/1

Poker machine, 'Apex', metal, Apex Amusements, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia, 1956-1960

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Summary

Physical Description

Poker machine, 'Apex', metal, Apex Amusements, Sydney, Australia, 1956-1960 Poker machine, coin operated, tall case with vertical sides and back, front slopes back at mid height, cast iron shell painted light blue and gold with woodgrain laminate on the sides and top of wooden base. Chrome handle at the r.h.s. surmounted by a white marbled plastic grip, from top front down, '6d' symbol next to coin insert slot with swivelling 'engaged ' cove. Three glass fronted windows displaying card symbols which spin on drums once the handle is pulled, to the right is a panel illustrating the winning card combinations. There is a chrome tray at the bottom of the object for dispensing winnings.

DIMENSIONS

Height

645 mm

Width

450 mm

Depth

395 mm

SOURCE

Credit Line

Purchased 1993

Acquisition Date

29 June 1993

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