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Machine Collections
Mechanical Toys -- COMING SOON
Toys with embedded mechanisms that create motion, optical illusions, and more!
We are working to build this collection -- a few sample items are below.
Stereoscopic viewer
Shomescope
Carnival Token Dispenser, 1880-1910
This wonderful machine would dispense 3 tokens with every pull of the lever. It was used at circuses and carnivals to exchange cash for tokens. ca. 1880-1910. Some parts missing.
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