- GAMBLER'S CANECa. 1900- The handle
GAMBLER'S CANECa. 1900- The handle of this gambling cane is a dice shaker which is painted green inside and has a glass top so the thrower can see where their dice land, around the collar are silver metal attached card suit symbols, ebony shaft and a metal ferrule. H.- 2 3/4 x 2" O.L.- 36 1/2"
- FOLK ART PAINTED GAMBLING WHEELMeasures
FOLK ART PAINTED GAMBLING WHEELMeasures 20" tall x 20" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
Condition:
Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
- GIUSEPPE GAMBINO (ITALIAN, 1928-1997)
GIUSEPPE GAMBINO (ITALIAN, 1928-1997) L'ANTIQUARIO OIL ON CANVAS: 31 1/2 X 24 IN.GIUSEPPE GAMBINO, (ITALIAN, 1928-1997) L'ANTIQUARIO, Oil on canvas: 31 1/2 x 24 in. Framed; verso inscribed on canvas: Gambino / 1967 Oil on canvas: 31 1/2 x 24 in.
- John Philip Quinn ''Gambling and
John Philip Quinn ''Gambling and Gambling Devices'' Dated 1912
- A Horse Racing Gambling Parlor
A Horse Racing Gambling Parlor Game, With Original Wooden Box
France, early 20th Century
height 11 x width 20 x depth 20 inches
- Genco Gypsy Grandma Fortune Teller
Genco Gypsy Grandma Fortune Teller coin-op circa 1957 animated fortune teller inside glass case drops fortune card into dispenser upon deposit of 25 cents. H81'' W23 1/2'' D23 1/2'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection. good condition overall; repainted; gypsy’s clothing is distressed; complete with several hundred fortune cards operating instructions and electrical schematic diagram; inner workings appear to be complete however machine is not operating in the gallery.
- FOLK ART PAINTED GAMBLING WHEELGood
FOLK ART PAINTED GAMBLING WHEELGood original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
Condition:
Measures 34" tall, 26.5" wide. Good original condition. Please Email or call for a detailed condition report. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, repairs, restorations or the effects of aging. The majority of the items we sell are Antiques and will show the appropriate wear and Patina. Packaging, Insurance, Handling And Shipping Are Done In House or You Are Welcome To Pick Up In Person Or Make Your Own Shipping Arrangements.
- ANTIQUE LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND ACTS
ANTIQUE LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND ACTS OF PARLIAMENT ON GAMBL...Antique Legal Documents and Acts of Parliament on Gambling. Including two Acts of Parliament (1801/12) regarding tax duties on cards and dice, and lotteries; an extract from Acts and Laws of Connecticut (1750) regarding an anti-gaming law; and seven nineteenth century or early twentieth century county legal documents on illicit gambling in Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania.
- GAMBLER’S CASE WITH CARDS, FARO
GAMBLER’S CASE WITH CARDS, FARO LAYOUT, REVOLVER, DEALI...Gambler’s Case with Cards, Faro Layout, Revolver, Dealing Box and more. Ca. 1890. Wooden case contains the tools of the gambler’s trade, including a faro marker with hand-carved numbers and clay counters. Revolver a Remington Smooth 38 short. Components possibly a married set; dealing box broken. Case 32 ½ x 7 ½ x 4”. General wear.
- Antique cast metal 1 cent gumball
Antique cast metal 1 cent gumball fortune slot machine. 7 1/2"H x 12 3/4"W x 9 1/2"D. Cracked case. Non-functional.
- ETHEL MEYERS FOR ROMAN BRONZE WORKS
ETHEL MEYERS FOR ROMAN BRONZE WORKS "THE GAMBLER" Ethel Meyers (American, 1880-1960) for Roman Bronze Works (New York, founded 1897) "The Gambler" patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing portly man holding a top hat and dressed in Art Deco era garb, marked "Roman Bronze Works NY" to base. 9" H x 4" diameter.
- ANTIQUE INLAID GAMING TABLEDESCRIPTION:
ANTIQUE INLAID GAMING TABLEDESCRIPTION: An Antique fold-over gaming table with inlaid chess board, with removable top inlaid on one side with a chess board, the revealed well with a backgammon board, fitted with two small drawers and raised on tapered legs. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: H. 30" x W. 35" x D. 21" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- GROUP OF 16 VINTAGE GAMBLING HISTORY
GROUP OF 16 VINTAGE GAMBLING HISTORY VOLUMES.Group of 16 Vintage Gambling History Volumes. Including The Centre Table (1860; wear on stamped publisher’s leather, bookplate and writing on endpaper), A History of Gambling in England (1899; bookplate and writing on endpaper, front cover cracking at interior spine) by John Ashton, The Gentle Grafter (1915; staining on title page) by O. Henry, Gambling: Or Fortuna, her Temple and Shrine (1891; tear on flyleaf and endpaper) by James Harold Romain, Gamblers and Gambling (1896) by Henry Ward Beecher, Traps for the Young (1890, wear on book cloth) by Anthony Comstock, and The Arts of Cheating, Swindling and Murder (1925, inscribed on endpaper) by Edward Bulwar-Lytton, among others. Overall condition good.
- AUTOMATON FIGURE - Carved Wood
AUTOMATON FIGURE - Carved Wood & Polychrome Figure of a Gypsy Fortune Teller circa 1890 from a fairway coin operated novelty with moving arms and eyes 17'' tall 12 1/2'' x 8'' lacking internal mechanics.
- GAMBLER'S BOXWood gambler's box
GAMBLER'S BOXWood gambler's box opening to felt covered surface with paper playing cards affixed to surface and assorted chips. When the hinged surface is lifted, a flask and toy pistol are contained within. A shield form plate on lid, "F. R. Issoui / New Orleans." Dimensions: (closed) 6.25"h x 19.5"w x 10"d. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $75.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Condition:
Multiple wood veneer losses scattered over surface. Brass lock plate is missing. Scattered white paint like droplets over surface. Slits, losses and discolorations over felt surface on interior. Toning to playing cards. Wear to wood surface interior and exterior. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
- GAMBLERS’ SHINERS.Gamblers’
GAMBLERS’ SHINERS.Gamblers’ Shiners. Including over one dozen tiny mirrors, one attached to a US penny, and another slightly larger mirror. Used by cheats to peek at cards while dealing.
- Vintage poker set including case
Vintage poker set including case cards and chips.
- 19PCS PORCELAIN WHIST GAMBLING
19PCS PORCELAIN WHIST GAMBLING COUNTER / CHIPS English, mid-19th century, group of 19 antique porcelain "whist" markers or gambling chips depicting a suited King on one side and text reading simple, double, triple, and quadruple to the other side, comprising two simple, six double, six triple, and five quadruple, no apparent maker's marks. Approx. 1.125" dia.
- EIGHTEEN GAMBLING PHOTOGRAPHS.Eighteen
EIGHTEEN GAMBLING PHOTOGRAPHS.Eighteen Gambling Photographs. Includes five photos of gambling items taken in a 1933 gambling raid, and thirteen 8 x 10” photos of roulette and craps equipment most likely used for sales or promotion (MacGregor & Company, 5719 Woodward Ave, Detroit). Mason & Co. had a presence in Detroit so these might have been photos of their equipment. Most of the equipment is high end that would have been their “Club Equipment.” Two of the photos have a list of the pieces included in the photo and prices.
- A leather dice shaker, 19th Century,
A leather dice shaker, 19th Century, waisted form, 11cm high
- Antique Gaming Wheels American.
Antique Gaming Wheels American. Two gaming wheels including a roulette-style wheel and one with combination's of three dice (three-of-a-kind starred); largest dia. 23.5 in.
- ANTIQUE WHEEL OF FORTUNE 1st quarter
ANTIQUE WHEEL OF FORTUNE 1st quarter 20th century; with folk style painted decoration, 16 in. H.
- C.1950 CHUCK-A-LUCK GAMBLING STIMULATOR
C.1950 CHUCK-A-LUCK GAMBLING STIMULATOR GAME United States,Circa 1950Hourglass form cage with three bakelite dice.
- ANTIQUE CARNIVAL GAME WHEEL.Antique
ANTIQUE CARNIVAL GAME WHEEL.Antique Carnival Game Wheel. Cleveland: Saunders, ca. 1930s. Orange painted wheel with a clacker affixed and metal spokes. 22” wide.
- 'THE GAMBLERS' UNUSUAL OIL PAINTINGOil
'THE GAMBLERS' UNUSUAL OIL PAINTINGOil on canvas painting of young children hiding behind a fence, playing dice when a policeman finds them. Signature and date lower left appears to be C. Pohlman, '97. Measures 40.5"H x 41"W framed; 36"H x 36.5"W unframed.
- Antique French gentleman's hat
Antique French gentleman's hat
- HOW GAMBLER’S CHEAT, AND THE
HOW GAMBLER’S CHEAT, AND THE TREASURE CASKET OF MYSTERI...How Gambler’s Cheat, and The Treasure Casket of Mysteries. Palmyra, Penn.: Diamond, ca. 1890s. Publisher’s pictorial wraps. Illustrated. 12mo. Tearing on spine and edge of back cover, else good. INSCRIBED “with love and compliments of the author.” Uncommon.
- GROUP OF VINTAGE PERIODICALS ON
GROUP OF VINTAGE PERIODICALS ON CASINO GAMBLING.Group of Vintage Periodicals on Casino Gambling. Including all three issues published of Gambler’s World (December 1973 – May 1974), Gambling Quarterly (Spring 1974 – Winter 1976, seven issues out of nine total printed; Winter 1976 detached from cover), and Gambling Illustrated (June/July 1965 – August 1966, eight issues). Quality overall very good for all issues, except where noted.
- MCLOUGHLIN BROS. GAME OF GYPSY
MCLOUGHLIN BROS. GAME OF GYPSY FORTUNE TELLINGMcLoughlin Bros. Game of Gypsy Fortune Telling , ca. 1900 , great Renaissance cover graphics with directions on underside, built up box bottom gameboard, with hinged compartment to house the five turned wood pieces and magic wand, 22" x 14 3/4". Provenance Siegel collection, Noel Barrett Auctions, January 1, 1992, lot 518.
Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
excellent (aprons and edges tape reinforced)
- GAMBLER’S CASE.Gambler’s Case.
GAMBLER’S CASE.Gambler’s Case. American, ca. 1880. One of the few gambler’s boxes we have seen composed of apparently all-original material, including Hopkins & Allen XL. No. 2 engraved pistol with mother of pearl handle, dagger with ivory handle (8”), 14 white concentric circle mother of pearl chips (1”), 23 red concentric circle Mother of Pearl chips (1?”), 23 orange concentric circle mother of pearl chips (1?”), 45 purple concentric circle Mother of Pearl chips 1?”, 40 blue Mother of Pearl chips in top compartment with ivory lid, Samuel Hart Faro playing cards, New York: ca. 1900. 52. Excellent, cigar holder Mother of Pearl, cigar cutter with Mother of Pearl handle, Rostfrei Solingen two bladed pocket knife with scrimshawed ivory handle (three aces and two kings). One suit symbol on each end, 3”, ivory dice cup with brass overlay and with Mother of Pearl die on one end and three bone dice 2?”, 13 miscellaneous dice. Top detached and needs repair otherwise very good.
- ANTIQUE CARNIVAL GAME WHEEL.Antique
ANTIQUE CARNIVAL GAME WHEEL.Antique Carnival Game Wheel. American, ca. 1930s. Beautiful hand-painted wooden wheel with metal spokes, the original stopper affixed to a plank on the rear side. 30” wide.
- 37 MISCELLANEOUS GAMBLING CHIPS.37
37 MISCELLANEOUS GAMBLING CHIPS.37 Miscellaneous Gambling Chips. Lots of USPC. Image of a lady riding an early bicycle, and many more.
- GAMBLING DEMONSTRATION SUITCASE.Gambling
GAMBLING DEMONSTRATION SUITCASE.Gambling Demonstration Suitcase. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy suitcase converts into a freestanding, tiered easel with hidden servante and shelves from which the lecturer can deliver and perform a gambling exposé entitled Cheating At Cards. Copy of lecture included. Lacks shiner and brass holdout; case shows wear.
- VINTAGE CASED GAMBLER'S TRAVELING
VINTAGE CASED GAMBLER'S TRAVELING ROULETTE WHEELVintage cased gambler's traveling roulette wheel, mahogany wheel with gilt hand painted numbers in travel case with key. Wheel: 22" diameter. Case: 6 1/2" high, 23" wide.
Condition:
Condition: information and/or statements of condition are not included in auction item descriptions. Any condition information which may be included is for information purposes only and may not be relied upon as the equivalent of a formal Condition: Report. Condition: Reports must be requested in writing, and will be provided in writing.”
- VINTAGE POKER CHIP COLLECTIONDESCRIPTION:
VINTAGE POKER CHIP COLLECTIONDESCRIPTION: Vintage Poker Chips Include: 5$ Casino Magic 5$ Fats Domino 94 Collector Series 25$ The gambler Reno, NV 5$ The gambler Reno, NV (2) 1$ Carrie Nations Temperance Saloon, Deadwood, S.D CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: D: 1.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- ANTIQUE CARNIVAL GAME WHEEL.Antique
ANTIQUE CARNIVAL GAME WHEEL.Antique Carnival Game Wheel. American, ca. 1930s. Antique hand-painted wheel with stand and clacker. Very good. 24” diameter.