Antique D. Gottlieb & Co. Countertop Coin-Operated Grip Strength Tester

Original Antique D. Gottlieb & Co. Countertop Coin-Operated Grip Strength Tester, 11" height, 8" width, 14.25" depth, item has not been tested, otherwise, appears to be complete and in good original condition. Please view photos.

Artist or Maker

D. Gottlieb & Co.

Medium

Metal and Glass

Date

1930s

Condition Report

Good Original

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

1931 by D. Gottlieb & Co. in Chicago, the countertop coin-operated grip strength tester was a 100% mechanical penny arcade classic. Requiring just one penny to operate, patrons tested their physical strength by squeezing, pushing, or pulling metal bars to ring a bell and measure their score. Founding Era: David Gottlieb founded D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1927, initially cutting his teeth manufacturing novelty items and strength machines like the Husky Grip Tester before striking gold with countertop pinball (Baffle Ball) in 1931.

Provenance

McCall

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Good Original