Product Description
The Football Game Coin Operated Machine Mfg. The Automatic Sports Company London. Patent application by Ernest Matthewson in 1893. Accepted circa 1896 (UK) Ernest Matthewson Two Man Footballer, 2 Player.
Offering c. 1896 Footballer Game Machine by Automatic Sports Company. This machine is 100% original, marquee, coin bag, locks and key. Size: 68” tall x 20” wide. This all Cast Iron arcade machine floor model has two articulated players, in a cast iron case with elaborate marquee displaying two embossed football players, pedestal base decorated with ornate panels, and enamel plaque. To Play the Football Game insert coin in slot to obtain a ball and press handle gently. Each player uses handles to pass the ball. Your Coin Returned Every Time You Kick A Goal.
Sign inscribed The Property Of A. Rowland & Son, Smedley Road Works, Manchester. Circa 1896, Denmark Street, London by Ernest Matthewson. The Football Game penny arcade. Watch it in action:
If you enjoy collector sports arcade games, view the rare All American Baseball Game.
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