The Mills Novelty Company, Incorporated of Chicago was once a leading manufacturer of coin-operated machines, including slot machines, vending machines, and jukeboxes, in the United States. Between about 1902 and 1930. Mills Novelty Co. released 670 machines starting in 1896. Mills Novelty Co. was based in United States. Cent Mills Novelty Cricket Floor Model Coin Drop Gambling machine, c1902-1918.
One like this was SOLD on Sept 20th 2024 for $34,000.00 US (restored). Estimate valve as of 2025 are between $15,000.00-$36,000.00 depending on condition.
You'll need a bit of skill to play this upright. Drop five cents in the head and pull the handle to bring the coin into position, and pull the plunger to kick it on to the play field. The nickel ricochets off the pins down the front of the machine, occasionally falling into one of the slots that releases the corresponding jackpot. You can see the money in each cup, but you've got to be lucky to hit a full one. A confident player might aim for the left target to release a $1 tken. Crickit was produced by Mills Novelty Co. in 1902.
Description: Beautiful with a fantastic surface patina on this quartered oak cabinet with egg and dart moldings, recessed panels and impressive ornated detailled nickel-plated hardware. A stunning example of a great gambling machine. Light wear from travel, plated surfaces are all intact. New locks on back door. This is not a standard shippable item and well require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Condition is very good. Dimensions: 31" x 16" x 68"
