Scalamandre, Other Mills and Novelty Trims

Tapes and trims, lame, lampas galón, tassel fringe. [2 3/4 to 13 1/2 yards].

This floor model machine features a six way coin head. Wood has a nice finish and the castings show patina and some show loss to the original nickel plating. With the original lithograph wheel and fai

This charming arcade game is designed to look like a hot air balloon. A reproduction of a very rare machine, originals circa 1905, built by John Papa. The quarter sawn oak cabinet features carved rope

1920, USA: The Mills Novelty Company Violano was invented by Henry. K Sandell, and in 1906 the Mills Novelty Company launched the "Automatic Virtuoso" and the Mills Violano-Virtuoso was born. From tha

Upright floor model slot machine produced by Mills Novelty between 1903-1918. This machine features beautiful quarter sawn oak with carved floral and egg & dart molding, and recessed panels, as well a

1915, USA: Only 4,000 to 5,000 of these Mills Violano-Virtuoso music machines were made, this one made after 1912. It is a stunning piece of workmanship featuring interior lights, a 4-panel front glas

1920, USA: The Mills Novelty Company Violano was invented by Henry. K Sandell, and In 1906 the Mills Novelty Company launched the "Automatic Virtuoso" and the Mills Violano-Virtuoso was born. From tha

A fantastic recreation of the Submarine Lung Tester, originally produced by Mills Novelty Company in 1904. Due to fear of Tuberculosis in the early part of the 20th Century, all lung test machines wer

Less than 5,000 of these Mills Violano-Virtuoso music players were made. It is a stunning piece of work featuring one interior light, a 4-panel front glass divider and a sleek mahogany cabinet brass h

C. 1904, The Mills Novelty Co., Chicago Illinois. This floor model machine with large upper dial features a reverse on glass, foil effect panel that reads: "Electricity the silent physician treats all

1915, USA: Only 4,000 to 5,000 of these Mills Violano-Virtuoso music machines were made, this one made after 1912. It is a stunning piece of workmanship featuring interior lights, a 4-panel front glas

An unrestored upright slot machine, manufactured by Mills Novelty Co. in 1904, complete with 6-way coin head. Housed in a later plain wood cabinet with lovely hand carved features and ornate cast iron

Between 1900 and 1909, Mills Novelty Co. created the Electricity Is Life shock machine in response to the interest in using electricity to "Treat All Forms Of Muscular Ills." Also referring to electri

Created in 1910 by the Mills Novelty Company, most of these machines were eventually destroyed due to outbreaks in tuberculosis. This is a John Papa recreation. Olive green stained wood cabinet with i

Decorative cast iron base features a wide front product spout and pivotal cup to catch the dispensed candy or nuts. Large glass globe is free from chips and cracks and is secured to the base. Shows so

Mills Novelty produced these wonderful machines from 1939 - 1940. Patrons drop in a dime and a film begins to play. Up to 20 dimes can be deposited at once for continuous play. This device features a

This floor model machine features a six way coin head and original tin litho color wheel. The wood cabinet has been nicely refinished but shows some discoloration on the right side. Replacement glue c

This tabletop electric shock amusement game reads, “Take a shock and look pleasant”, and the round dial features a smiling female face. Player inserts a coin and increases the intensity of shock b

This is a poker themed trade stimulator, manufactured by Mills Novelty Co. in 1902 to 1904. It has an ornate cast iron housing in original copper oxide finish with a wooden swivel base. The award card

Late 19th/early 20th century, Mills Novelty Co., Chicago, IL, the floor-standing metal-mounted and hand-painted rectangular wooden case surmounted by a foliate-adorned and molded patinated metal coin

The composition of this strength tester is tiger stripe oak, partnered with cast iron components, painted red. Patron’s insert a coin and pull down the leather punching bag attachment as far as it w

Mills 5 Cent OK Gum Vendor Slot Machine. Chicago: Mills Novelty, ca. 1912. Hardwood case with gleaming castings and side column-vendor for chewing gum. Face cast with the text “Liberty Bell Gum

Front O.K. or F.O.K. Vendor with baseball playing field design. Original award card and what appears to be the original playing field. The deferred pay dial is complete and working, however, the defer

Mills Novelty Co. made this fun strength tester around 1903. This great machine features a nice oak cabinet with recessed paneling and decorative casting and cast iron platform. The instruction tag re