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Owl Lifter
Description
The famous owl trademark of Mills Novelty Co. frames the well-muscled man pictured on the dial. The last score remains to dare the next contestant.
A Mills Novelty Co. catalogue says "Strong people get on the job with this machine and find out just how husky they really are."
Owl Lifter was produced by Mills Novelty Co. in 1904.
Mills Novelty Co. released 670 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1896. Mills Novelty Co. was based in United States.
Other machines made by Mills Novelty Co. during the time period Owl Lifter was produced include: Bag Punching Machine, Dewey - Chicago Triplet, King Dodo (3-Way), Cricket, Commercial, 1904 New Lifting Machine, Pneumatic Punching Machine (1904 ), Automatic Bar, Bag Puncher, and 5 Star
Specs
| Name | Owl Lifter |
|---|---|
| Developer | Mills Novelty Co. (United States) |
| Year | 1904 |
| Type | Arcade |
| KLOV/MOG # | 10958 |
| Sub-Type | Strength tester |
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VAPS Arcade/Coin-Op Owl Lifter Census
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Very rare - There are no known instances of this game owned by one of our active members.
Wanted - No active members have added this machine to their wish list.
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- Automatic Pleasures Costa (ISBN 1870703006) Page: 184; Black and white photo Price guide: No
- Drop Coin Here Rubin (ISBN 0-517-532980) Page: 82; Black and white photo Price guide: No
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Mills Novelty Owl Lifter Reproduction Front Plate Porcelain Sign
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Auctions Recap
| Year | Count | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 2,872.50 | 2,872.50 |
| 2016 | 1 | 19,200.00 | 19,200.00 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5,400.00 | 5,400.00 |
| All Years | 4 | 4,200.00 | 7,586.25 |
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