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]Hi, I have two slot machines I am considering selling. I believe they are from the 1940's. They are Mills, both say Brooklands, one is a Black Beauty the other a Totalisator. They have not been refurbished. I would appreciate any thoughts or advice regarding these machines.
Thanks,
Kristi

You have come to the right place. Pictures would really help pin down a value. Where are you located?

Flip

Both of your machines were made for the Foreign market. Most of which, were for England,
and most likely play on the large 1d penny. I do not keep track of the prices they generally
sell for, but they do not sell in the area that the U.S. machines go for. What are you asking
for them? Posting pictures here might help you get a bite, even though they are both very
common models. There are a few collectors that specialize in Foreign machines, and some
are members of this Forum. Good luck.

Hi kheinen from me too.
The USA chaps are correct in that it sounds like you have two British 'convertions'.
Pics can confirm & date them but chances are they are Tom Boland (Leeds, Yorkshire) revamps using cobbled together old Mills (mostly) 10-stop gooseneck mechs and recased in a combination of rough aluminium or timber/lamitate garb. Circa 1950 - 1956.
Mostly all were 1d with max 12d coin payout with original back doors, cashboxes, jp's and escalators thrown in the skip - so a straight drop coin throat (how trusting us POMs were,,,,,).
Nic Costa's book and articles are the best references.
If you're UK based pop in to the pennymachines web site.
(can I say that Mods?)
Regards,
andydotp

Thank you! I have attached pictures below.
Kristi

I am located in Minnesota - Kristi

Hello Kristi,
Good to see the pics thanks and well described earlier.
Yep! Both Tom Boland creations.
Regards,
andydotp.

For fair & accurate prices ask on pennymachines...then again, anything's worth what someone's happy to pay - world-wide..