Bidspirit auction | Groetchen Liberty 1 Cent Trade

Groetchen Liberty 1 Cent Trade Stimulator - Groetchen Liberty 1 Cent Trade Stimulator, manufactured by Groetchen Tool & Manufacturing Company, founded in Chicago, IL, countertop slot machine popular in bars and stores during the 1930s/40s, bypassed strict anti-gambling laws by rewarding winning reel combinations with tokens redeemable for prizes like gum or cigarette packs, ”It's a Gum Dispenser, Officer!”, cast aluminum case shows age patina and light scuffing, metal plates show minimal fading and scratches, penny goes in, gears release and all three reels spin freely, no tokens, unrestored, original condition, includes two keys, see photos. 10” x 9”