Restored MIAMI DIGGER, Red/Black 1932, with crate/stand

The digger mechanism has been completely restored by disassembly, refinishing each part, and re-assembly using new cloth-covered electric wire and a new motor. The case is finished in the original U.S. color scheme of red/black and includes the etch-glass background mirror. It plays dependably and smoothly and will do so forever in home/collection use.

("I think this make of digger is more enjoyable to play than either the all-mechanical carnival machines or the fully electric machines because it gives the player skill-control over the sweep of the crane as well as the in/out movement of the crane boom during the electric cycle". - Jim Roller)

Here is a list of the extras that are included with this purchase:
- A replica shipping crate which can be used as a display stand if wanted.
- An illustrated Owner's Manual.
- Photocopies of the Original 1932 Patent Documents.
- A signed Certificate of Provenance (the digger was in storage over 57 years and only ever owned by the inventor, his daughter, and James Roller).
- A 43 page historical booklet about the inventor and the digger with 13 old photos and illustrations titled "William Dana Bartlett's Miami Digger"
- Flat Rate shipping within the continental U.S. to your door by a premium carrier for $145.

Email questions,or to request a full set of images to jim@jamesroller.com

This is a completely restored, working, and historical digger with ample time for delivery before Christmas, 2009.

Product Code: Miami-1109

$2,650.00

James Roller Vintage Amusements