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I bought a Decatur Fairest Wheel a year or two back. There is a small sheet metal tray where the coin lands at the bottom so the proprietor can verify that an actual coin was used and not a slug. Then a handle attached to the tray (a rod with a bend at the end) is turned to drop the coin into the base of the unit.

I assume there should be glass covering the sides of this "coin check" area, but there is none on my machine. I cannot see how the glass pieces would have been mounted. There are no slots or grooves for the glass pieces to slide into.

If anyone has knowledge about these and/or could provide pictures of this area on their own machine, please reply.

Based on your question you have a Decatur Fairest Wheel #3. The four corner posts have grooves that hold the glass in place. The glass also fits into grooves with the top & bottom wood. I purchased one at the last Chicagoland show. Attached is a picture on one. If you click in the photo it will open a link. You will then be able to view a closeup of the groved corners. This is not mine but just like it.
Ron

Hello Ron,
Thanks for the reply. Sorry but I should have mentioned: This is a picture of the one that I bought. It is different from the one you pictured:
http://www.ibuyoldslots.com/priceGuide/images/VCA-10102009-334.jpg
Bill