Mechanical Fortune Telling Machine, Mid to Late 20th Century
Item Details
Notes from Third Man Records Archivist Ben Blackwell:
Third Man had high hopes of using this contraption as a featured coin-op attraction in the opening of our Detroit storefront. We had an idea to take off the shirt, throw a platinum blond wig on the head, custom print some letter-pressed cards with Stooges lyrics on them and have the whole thing be our Iggy Pop Fortune Teller. But then we realized that the damn thing is mechanical but not electric. I guess for it to work you have to cram a six-year-old kid into the cabinet with a bucket full of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and just hope they remember to toss out one of the cards every time a customer drops a coin in there. You can see why we didn’t use this, right? Would work great in your creepy haunted house or your community theater reinterpretation of the classic Tom Hanks film “BIG”…just need to write “ZOLTAR” across the top with a Sharpie and no one would ever be the wiser.
| Materials | Wood, Plastic, Fabric |
| Period | Mid to Late 20th Century |
| Working Condition | Untested; functionality not guaranteed |
| Additional Information | Comes with a signed COA from Third Man archivist Ben Blackwell, which will be mailed directly to the winning bidder after the auction. |
Condition
- nicks; marks; frays; loose or missing components.
Dimensions
- This item may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Item #
ITMGJ71186
