Hi everyone,
My family inherited a couple of Mills antique slot machines from my grandmother. Link to photos below. I know she purchased both of them in 1987 in Houston, TX as we have found the receipts. The 5 cent Blue Bell was bought from Slot Machines of Texas, and the 25 cent Diamond Front was purchased from The Billiard Factory. I am a complete newbie and could use a little info. They both look all original to my newbie eye, but would appreciate any of y'alls opinions. Do any of the parts look to be reproductions or non-original? Also, is there a way to tell what year they were manufactured in? The Blue Bell machine is stamped with a serial number if that helps with authenticity or year.
Additionally, we unfortunately don't have the room for them and are considering selling them to help cover part of her outstanding financial debt. They both seem to be working fine and pay out. However, I know they're not in excellent condition as the outside could use some restoration and the inside some cleaning. In their current condition, what range of value should we expect for each of them? Also, what would each of the stands be worth?
Link to Google Photos album for pictures of slots and stands : https://photos.app.goo.gl/bqRZp2Juy7pjamxJ9
Thank you all for any help,
Danny