1¢ INTERNATIONAL MUTOSCOPE JUGGLING CLOWN COIN DROP GAME

C. 1928. The international Mutoscope Co. This countertop trade stimulator came with and without a gumball vending mechanism. This is a non-vending version that has gumballs in the upper-left corner implying there is a treat for play. However, the game here is to catch your coin with the clown and get it back. There was probably some gambling component to the operation. CONDITION: A wonderful original, showing light paint loss to the front casting and to the aluminum case. PROVENANCE: From the lifelong collection of Bill Howard. Condition: (Very Good) Dimensions: 20" x 12" x 10"