Golden Doll ,Golden Nugget

[sam2002]

Hello
There has been plenty said about these machines , but I have just ran across an example in Reel History by David Mead . Page 317 from this book shows an example of a 1955 Golden Doll .
I have been under the assumption that the coin tray on these examples should run the entire width of the bottom casting , Similar to an Aikens front revamp .
Maybe I have misinterpreted some of what has been said by some of the others . Do you have this book ? If so can you take a look at page 317 and tell me your thoughts on this machine .
These machines can be confusing at times and there is much value in the opinions of those who have been in this hobby for many years .
Thank you for any help you can offer .
Sam

[Midcoast Vintage]

this is what the payout tray on a real golden nugget looks like.

[SLOT DYNASTY]

This is a pix of a REAL "Golden Nugget", (Not Golden Doll), and it also shows the formica
paneled sides. Also notice the dolls are not gold, just the nuggets. There were very few
of these originals produced, and not many are in collections today. Where did they go?

[watlingboy]

You have not misinterpreted the information. The picture on page 317 is a made up Golden Nugget. The picture posted on the forum shows the coin tray going across the entire front and the trim down the side. Any Nugget machines that have the normal 2 small pay cups are not original Nugget machines.

Watlingboy

[sambow88]

I know where two of them went. Here are pics of my two Golden Nugget machines.

[sam2002]

Fair enough Thanks for the replies .
Cant believe anything you see on tv and can't always believe what you read in a book .

[SLOT DYNASTY]

I know where two of them went. Here are pics of my two Golden Nugget machines.

Sam:
Two GREAT machines. Thanks for sharing.
Take a good look, collectors, so that you know the difference between the REAL examples shown here,
as opposed to the 99.9% FAKES, on eBay, and most all live auctions. Additionally, I only remember seeing
one or two FAKES that were even painted the correct colors. They can't even get that feature correct!
Bill

[Rockola]

Hi to all a great site this is my first post.
I'm in the UK so not much chance of finding an original one her.
Here is a pic of Wanda Jackson in the Golden Nugget with some slots.
Pity only in B&W
Pete

[Midcoast Vintage]

GREAT PHOTO!
Wanda Jackson rocks...still today!
She is the definitive QUEEN OF ROCKABILLY!
check out Wanda on youtube.
check out her website.
http://www.wandajackson.com/

[slotman3]

on the second page of a pictorial history of the frist 100 years of slot machines by marshall fey you will see a real golden nugget and what it will look like . in 1976 I saw two rows of them on the floor ,and in 1979 I took a picture of three of them on the floor at tony mills shop