This is a beautiful, highly collectible 1935 Kazuo One ¢ Coin Operated Dice Game Trade Stimulator, manufactured by the Kalamazoo Automatic Music Co. of Kalamazoo, Michigan. This countertop machine was a staple of 1930s cigar stores and taverns, allowing players to flip a penny for a chance to win a pack of Lucky Strikes, Camels, Chesterfields, or Old Gold.
Condition & Functionality:
- Works Perfectly: The mechanical trigger, coin slide, and internal shutter function, exactly as they should.
- Clean Inside: The interior is remarkably clean and well-preserved.
- Original Keys Included: Comes with both original vintage keys to access the rear locking mechanism.
- Cabinet Condition: The wooden cabinet is in great structural and cosmetic condition, showing a beautiful warm patina with only minor, authentic age. No deep gouges or structural cracks.
- Award Card:The original paper award marquee under the glass is crisp, highly legible, and free of major staining or tearing.
Hardware & Historical Details:Features the iconic, originalMonarch Tool & Manufacturing Co. Coin Slide stamped clearly with its historical anti-fraud patent numbers:
- U.S. Pat. No. 1,908,380 (May 9, 1933)
- U.S. Pat. No. 1,908,752 (May 16, 1933)
This is an exceptional piece for any coin–op, gambling, or tobaccoriana collector, who wants a machine that is completely ready for display and play without needing restoration.
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