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danielc

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Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« on: April 02, 2012, 03:20:28 pm »
Inherited from grandmother. Not quite sure what it is...

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Re: Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2012, 03:54:43 pm »
A complete wheel apparently is worth some good money.

http://www.icollector.com/Victorian-Casino-Antiques-Fall-Auction_as20630_p5

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Re: Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2012, 03:58:51 pm »
Antique "Wheels of Fortune" are highly sought after. One was featured not too long ago on Antiques Roadshow. Look at the wood on the back side of it and make sure it is not a particle board reproduction, but made of solid wood. Looking at the mechanics which allow it to spin would also help to determine it's age. Can you provide a clear picture of the reverse side? I'm a bit concerned that I cannot see any signs of age and use, but it may just be the photo quality. I would really expect to see dirt and yellowing on the white panels, much like you would on a clock face, especially for something used in a carnival/fair environment.
« Last Edit: April 02, 2012, 04:04:03 pm by talesofthesevenseas »
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danielc

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Re: Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2012, 04:51:17 pm »
It hasn't been at a carnival, its been at my grandmothers house for about 3 decades but i'll upload a pic of the back

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Re: Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2012, 04:51:56 pm »
It hasn't been at a carnival, its been at my grandmothers house for about 3 decades. The back is solid wood and is red like the face of the wheel.

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« Last Edit: April 02, 2012, 07:23:39 pm by KC »
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Re: Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2012, 05:00:47 pm »
Its large. A good 2.5 feet approximately. It didn't come with a floor stand, it came with a wall mount to be put on a wall. There is a wooden piece that does the ticking and it is fastened to the wall mount and has a leather strap. I kind of want to know how to play a few rounds before I figure out what to do with it. :P

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Re: Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2012, 05:04:33 pm »
Can you please take a pic of the wall mount and ticker?  Any markings on it at all?
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Re: Old gaming wheel- Photo included
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2012, 05:33:38 pm »
There are no markings on it anywhere :(