Antique Penny Arcade Coin Op Strength Tester Grip Test Trade Stimulator Mancave
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Antique Penny Arcade Coin Op Strength Tester Grip Test Trade Stimulator Mancave:
$511.99
Offering for sale at this vintage strengthtester made by the Mercury Athletic Scale company.
PLEASEVIEW ALL PHOTOS ABOVE AND SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN AND WATCH THE VIDEO OF THIS MACHINE IN ACTION….IT ISTRULY GRIPPING!
MAS manufactured and sold these grip testers in the1940s and 1950s – they were very popular in diners, stores, bars, dime-stores and pennyarcades. They were VERY effective at making LOTS of money for their operators....one penny at a time!
The machine operates on 1c. Begin by pushing the button up near the coinslot to reset the counter to zero. Then– drop a coin in the slot, grab the handle, and SQUEEZE as tightly as you can!
If you advance the needle far enough a bell goes off toalert everyone around how strong you are!
The machine has listings on the label to indicate howmuch of a grip you should have based on age.There are different listings for Men and Women.
This particular machine has been tastefully restoredand is in 100% working order.
The outside case has been repainted with a redenamel base and blue gloss finish. Thelabel inside is a perfect reproduction of the original that presents very well.
The original wooden base is sold and intact and hasseveral coats of shellac for protection. It has a high quality reproduction metal instruction plate on the front encouraging you to TEST YOUR STRENGTH DAILY!
Ready for a mancave or gameroom – this is a funaddition to any coin-op collection.
Note that the metal grip on this machine is a PERFECT REPRODUCTION of the original - - having been cast in high quality aluminum. The original grips were cast in POT METAL - and are prone to cracking and breakage. This new grip will deliver years of enjoyment!
Has original steel back door with newer lock/keys.
I can ship this item – it will be packed carefully -shipping in the US will be $55 as it is heavy and required oversized boxing toprotect the front casting.
Please ask any and all questions prior to placing a offer– the unit is sold as-is. Review myrecent response for similar vintage coin op machines – It is overwhelminglypositive. offer with confidence.
Havea look at my other sales – there are several nice examples ofvending machines, trade stimulators and other penny arcade coin op machines nowand coming over the next several weeks.
Antique Penny Arcade Coin Op Strength Tester Grip Test Trade Stimulator Mancave:
$511.99