253: A BUCKLEY MFG ART DECO COIN OPERATED ARCADE DIGGER

The Art Deco tower-form case with great design is topped by a stepped iron cap with nickel plating over the glass case and digger apparatus, half-round nickeled glass framing accented by applied decoration of Art Deco sunrays, nickel plated iron front with modernistic designs and hinged door, finished wood case on heavy nickeled iron base with four steps, the applied tags read PRODUCT OF BUCKLEY MFG. CO CHICAGO, ILL. Keys are present.
Measures 74 x 26.5 x 21 inches.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, light wear at some edges. Lights up and the motor runs, claws open and the central upright crane pivots, not all of these work in the synchronicity required for successful play.
$1,500 - $2,000