Evidence to collect
Photograph the complete front, rear, side and base; every casting mark; mechanism plates; coin entry; reels or wheel; payout and jackpot assemblies; award card; locks; cabinet interior; and any restoration receipts or old photographs.
Identification and originality checks
- Photograph the casting, mechanism, award card, reel strips and cabinet.
- Compare the exact model, not merely a Mills badge.
- Look for mixed original, restored and reproduction parts.
How to compare value
Compare the exact model, denomination, mechanism completeness, originality, cabinet condition, restoration quality and legal transferability. A visually attractive repaint and a documented original finish are different collector propositions.
Browse current Mills Novelty Company machines and parts
Require interior photographs, clear age claims, originality disclosure and shipping terms.
View eBay listingsPrimary and museum sources
- https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_662478
- https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_662472
- https://patents.google.com/patent/US1854479A/en
Legal boundary: Maker and age identification do not determine legal ownership or operation. Research current law for every jurisdiction involved.