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How can I identify if my silver Palace slot machine is authentic or not? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

John

I would have to see more pictures of the back door, inside, etc. but it appears you have a reproduction. Wrong handle, the wood case is new. The originals were usually attendant pay with no jackpot. The originals are fairly rare but the reproductions are very common. Being the repros were made using the original match plates the casting size is the same. The castle top frequently had two holes in the back where a marquee was attached. Hope this helps.

Watlingboy

Thanks for the info. I didn't pay much for the machine so I don't have any hard feelings. It makes a great looking machine.

Thanks,

JV

Hi all:

George is right- BUT in my opinion not about the handles. In fact of the 3 or 4 originals I've seen over the years, I seem to remember they ALL had casino handles like this one. Also I never saw an original with "Silver Palace" spelled out in the front- the ones I saw only said Mills. Originals will usually have some remnants of electrical wiring in place along with a sticker from Las Vegas Slot Machine Co. on the inside wood cabinet located on Main Street in Las Vegas. Also none of the originals had working jackpots- they were paid by attendants as per Nevada law.

Steve Lojeski

It is a great looking machine, but what did you pay for it? Reproduction or not, and Steve gave you good information we as buyers and sellers are interested in how the market is going. My wife and I belong to a Southern California club called ACMCA we have a web site that is being developed, and is in it's early stages please take a look if you are interested. T.J.