The D. Bertholf Auction: Tractors, Implements, Guns, Stoneware and Artwork
Lot 129:
Description
SHIPPING NOT AVAILABLE, FOR PICK UP OR TRANSPORT ONLY – This is a vintage Japanese Pachinko machine, a vertical mechanical gaming device manufactured by Sankyo. The unit features a wood cabinet with a wood-grain laminate exterior and a cream-colored laminate front face. The central playfield is protected by a glass cover and depicts a colorful background with stylized creature motifs. The field is populated with brass pins, spinners, and tulip-style jackpot pockets. The lower front includes a blue plastic ball return tray and a silver-toned metal ball launcher assembly. The reverse of the machine reveals a complex, gravity-fed ball delivery system housed within translucent yellow plastic tracks. A black plaque on the rear mechanism is embossed with the Sankyo name. Authentication labels are present on the lower right of the playfield, including a red gear-shaped NYK logo for the Japan Game Machine Industrial Association and a blue PAT mark. The labels include a date stamp of Showa 51 (1976) and handwritten inspection numbers. The machine includes internal wiring for potential electrical features such as scoring lights, although no external power source is attached. The base has been fitted with two wooden block feet for stability.Height: 32 inchesWidth: 21 inchesDepth: 8 inches.
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