1898 ROOVER BROTHERS MADAME ZITA FORTUNE TELLER скачать в хорошем качестве

1898 ROOVER BROTHERS MADAME ZITA FORTUNE TELLER

This is also considered by many the most sought-after fortune teller machine in existence. Rare is an understatement (approximately 5-6 examples known). So hard to say which is more collectible the Roover Brothers Madame Zita or Roover Brothers Educated Donkey.... It really is a toss-up, both in this weekend's upcoming auction, both original and both rarer than hens' teeth. The last Madame Zita example sold for over $200,000 at auction. First produced in 1895 thru 1904. This 1898 1 cent Madame Zita Floor Model Fortune Teller was produced by the Roover Brothers Co. of Brooklyn, New York. Insert a penny and the floor model Madame Zita actually moves her hand to the side, grabs a fortune card, drops the card in a basket (which is vended to the patron), and then blows a kiss to the customer. This Madame Zita fortune teller was used and displayed in Svoboda's Nickelodeon Tavern (where the infamous gangster Al Capone frequented) and Museum, located in East Chicago, Illinois until the early 1970's. Although Madame Zita has been properly redressed, she is well preserved and still contains her original glass eyes and wig. Shows a little wear due to age but is in all around beautiful condition with a nice patina and the mechanism is extremely smooth. Quite a large amount of original fortune cards as well. Includes six keys. ​The Torrence Collection has a long and prominent history with the rarest of antiquities spanning more than twenty-five years. A trusted industry leader specializing in the locating, restoration/preservation, appraisal, and authenticating the most exceptional treasures on the planet. World renowned for its iconic collection of original and collector quality restored automobiles, antique coin operated machines, pop culture artifacts, ephemera, advertising, and art. The Torrence Collection is passionately assembled, preserved and curated over a lifetime by Treasure Hunter Jon Torrence. The driving force behind the collection is always forged around quality, integrity, mentoring, and the strong relationships built with fellow enthusiasts around the world. While the collection is constantly evolving, these qualities still remain the key ingredients that continue to form the strong foundation of The Torrence Collection. Thank you for visiting. Please subscribe, like, and share! For more information, visit - https://www.torrencecollection.com