Early 20th-Century Slot Machines at Auction
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2026 6:34 amAntique slot machines from the early 20th century are available for live bidding at Lewis & Grant Auctions. Descriptions and photos of some of the machines below.
Mills 5c Dewey Upright Slot Machine
Mills Novelty Co. of Chicago Illinois, 5 cent Dewey Upright Slot Machine, ornately carved panel oak case with applied mounts and original finish throughout, loss of paint to the front glass with age, all original mechanisms, hardware, crank and case, rising on cabriole legs; ht. 66, wd. 26.5, dp.18 inches. Has not been tested for working order. Single armpiece with leather strap has been torn and is resting in the bottom of the case along with spring attachment . All original parts are present but will need restoration. This has not been tested for working order otherwise overall good condition. See photos. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417214
Mills Novelty 5c Blue Bell Slot Machine
American, circa 1910. A Mills Novelty Blue Bell 5c slot machine, having a blue painted overall body with yellow and red highlights, on a wooden base; ht. 25, wd. 16, dp. 15 inches. Overall good untested condition.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417271
O.D. Jennings and Co. 5 Cent Slot Machine
American, first quarter 20th century. An O.D. Jennings & Co 5ยข Slot Machine, having a wooden casing with metal front and lever, payout indicators with fruit and liberty bell motifs, coin slot, marked BD Novelties (Los Angeles, California), includes keys, in working condition, circa 1920s. # 5150, case with O.D. Jennings & Co. of Chicago Illinois label to each side.; ht. 25, wd. 15.5, dp. 14 inches. Overall good condition, all original. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417267
Mills Novelty Jumbo Parade Slot Machine
American, 20th century. A painted 5 cent Mills Novelty Jumbo slot machine with hand painted glass circus theme, painted frame; ht. 52, wd. 21.5, dp. 20 inches. Overall good condition. Original paint throughout with very minor loss and wear.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417195
Mills 5c Vest Pocket Slot Machine
American, circa 1940. A Mills Novelty Co. 5 cent countertop vest pocket slot machine/trade stimulator; ht. 8, wd. 7, dp. 11 inches. Overall good condition. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417162
Mills Novelty 5c Bursting Cherry Slot Machine
American, circa 1910. A Mills Novelty of Chicago bursting cherry 5 cent slot machine, brown overall painted body with orange burst and red cherries, on a wooden base; ht. 25, wd. 16, dp. 15 inches. Overall fair to good condition. Back is missing, nickel is stuck in the entry, machine is sold untested.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417272
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Mills 5c Dewey Upright Slot Machine
- Mills 5c Dewey Upright Slot Machine
Mills Novelty Co. of Chicago Illinois, 5 cent Dewey Upright Slot Machine, ornately carved panel oak case with applied mounts and original finish throughout, loss of paint to the front glass with age, all original mechanisms, hardware, crank and case, rising on cabriole legs; ht. 66, wd. 26.5, dp.18 inches. Has not been tested for working order. Single armpiece with leather strap has been torn and is resting in the bottom of the case along with spring attachment . All original parts are present but will need restoration. This has not been tested for working order otherwise overall good condition. See photos. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417214
Mills Novelty 5c Blue Bell Slot Machine
- Mills Novelty 5c Blue Bell Slot Machine
American, circa 1910. A Mills Novelty Blue Bell 5c slot machine, having a blue painted overall body with yellow and red highlights, on a wooden base; ht. 25, wd. 16, dp. 15 inches. Overall good untested condition.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417271
O.D. Jennings and Co. 5 Cent Slot Machine
- O.D. Jennings and Co. 5 Cent Slot Machine
American, first quarter 20th century. An O.D. Jennings & Co 5ยข Slot Machine, having a wooden casing with metal front and lever, payout indicators with fruit and liberty bell motifs, coin slot, marked BD Novelties (Los Angeles, California), includes keys, in working condition, circa 1920s. # 5150, case with O.D. Jennings & Co. of Chicago Illinois label to each side.; ht. 25, wd. 15.5, dp. 14 inches. Overall good condition, all original. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417267
Mills Novelty Jumbo Parade Slot Machine
- Mills Novelty Jumbo Parade Slot Machine
American, 20th century. A painted 5 cent Mills Novelty Jumbo slot machine with hand painted glass circus theme, painted frame; ht. 52, wd. 21.5, dp. 20 inches. Overall good condition. Original paint throughout with very minor loss and wear.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417195
Mills 5c Vest Pocket Slot Machine
- Mills 5c Vest Pocket Slot Machine
American, circa 1940. A Mills Novelty Co. 5 cent countertop vest pocket slot machine/trade stimulator; ht. 8, wd. 7, dp. 11 inches. Overall good condition. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417162
Mills Novelty 5c Bursting Cherry Slot Machine
- Mills Novelty 5c Bursting Cherry Slot Machine
American, circa 1910. A Mills Novelty of Chicago bursting cherry 5 cent slot machine, brown overall painted body with orange burst and red cherries, on a wooden base; ht. 25, wd. 16, dp. 15 inches. Overall fair to good condition. Back is missing, nickel is stuck in the entry, machine is sold untested.
Listing: https://lewisandgrant.bidwrangler.com/u ... 7/26417272
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