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Vintage Three Reel Five Cent Mechanical Slot Machine with Cherry Decoration - A vintage mechanical three-reel slot machine featuring a cast metal front housing finished in vibrant blue paint with decorative cherry motifs and diamond-shaped chrome accents. The machine is configured for five-cent play, indicated by a chrome-plated coin entry plate at the top left featuring a red-painted 5c mark. A horizontal viewing window above the reels displays a row of five nickels. The front panel includes a silver-toned metal payout card detailing winning combinations for symbols including bells, oranges, plums, and cherries, alongside a central red cherry graphic and an lower coin viewing window. The cabinet is constructed from wood with oak-veneered side panels and a solid wood base. The right side features a long, chrome-plated pull handle with a textured black grip. The rear of the machine is enclosed by a gray-painted metal plate with a circular lock and key. The internal mechanism consists of three mechanical reels with paper strips, complex steel and cast metal linkages, multiple springs, and a removable black metal coin drawer at the base. One reel strip shows a partial manufacturer label reading BELL-FRUIT-GUM. Height: 27 inches Width: 16 inches Depth: 15 inches.