The Ultimate Valentine's Edit Sale
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 317
Vintage 10-Cent Mills High-Top "G-Bell" Slot Machine on Ornate Cast Iron Stand, Circa 1940s-1950s
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$750
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of American gaming history: a vintage
10-cent Mills High-Top "G-Bell"
(or similar "Jewel Bell"/"Token Bell" model) slot machine, complete with its original-style, ornate cast iron and wood stand.
Machine Details:
- Manufacturer: Mills Novelty Company (Chicago, USA).
- Era: Circa 1940s to 1950s.
- Denomination: 10-cent (Dime).
- Design: Features classic Art Deco styling with a painted cast aluminum front panel in mint green and yellow accents, and a wooden cabinet base. The machine includes a visible coin escalator window and a "JACK POT" reserve feature.
- Condition: The machine appears to be in good visual condition commensurate with age, showing normal signs of wear, patina, and potential minor paint loss (please inspect photos carefully). If in working order, these machines offer a satisfying mechanical operation and nostalgic bell sound.
- Functionality: Machine is in excellent working condition and plays/pays correctly
- Dimensions: machine H:26in L:16in W:15in
Stand Details:
- Material: Cast iron base/legs with a wood top (wood column may also be present, please verify).
- Design: Ornate design with claw feet, providing a stable and aesthetically matching base for the machine.
- Condition: Very good condition with minor wear typical of a vintage item.
- Overall Dimensions: table H:30in L:17in W:17in
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Shipping
For shipping assistance, we recommend contacting the following trusted professionals:
UPS Store: Phone 954-963-7134 Email store0288@theupsstore.com website
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Alternatively, we can provide additional recommendations for third-party shipping
services. All items will be shipped within 10 business days after payment has cleared.
Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not
collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.