Kenny:
If you have a machine with no glass at all, you will have to be sure just which model you have, as there were many
different models produced over the years. Especially after J.F.Frantz took over the line.
The first "Kicker and Catcher" models by Baker Novelty, in the 'L'-shaped round corner case, just had a clear glass,
with a complete cast kicker figure, in mostly 1c play, and a few 5c play. Their later model, had a color-screened glass,
with just the cast kicker leg only, in 1c & 5c play. Then when Frantz took over the line, in the same case, he used
a screened glass as well, with his name on it. Frantz also produced a payout model, that is rarely found. Not sure if it
was his own undertaking, or with someone else. He then went to a larger 'L'-shaped case, with square corners, and
had several different machine names, with new graphics. Even later models, were in a complete square case. There
was even a Bicentennial model done, in a large square pressed-wood case. Some even later models were in a square
steel case. There were models by Bennett & Frantz, and some copy-cat models, by Johnston Products.
It would help to show a pix of your case, so we know which style you have. There is a person that has done repro
silk-screened glass for several different models, but I can't remember his name, and will have to dig his info out, as I
have purchased from him in the past. He has had glasses on eBay before, and they are excellent quality.
Here is a sample of the later J.F.Frantz glass that he did. Not sure of size on this one.
Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 9:41 am