MIAMI DIGGER, c.1932, with crate/stand. SOLD

The digger mechanism has been completely restored by disassembly, reassembled, adjusted, lubricated, and is running perfect. It has fresh wiring using new cloth-covered electric wire and a new electric motor. The cabinet is restored in the original U.S. color scheme of orange with black accents. 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" - Free shipping to any business address within the continental U.S. Residential delivery requires a slight up-charge
The prize merchandise and rock base is not included, but is available.
Email questions,or to request a full set of images to jim@jamesroller.com
This is a complete and original restoration of an historical digger with free shipping by a premium carrier.
Product Code: Miami-1001-10
$2,550.00


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