Watling Rol A Top Slot Machine

Watling Rol A Top Slot Machine

Rol-A-Top Bell (Bird of Paradise) Watling Manufacturing Co. 1938: Slot Machine / Bell: Rol-A-Top Bell (Coinfront Model) Watling Manufacturing Co. 1935: Slot Machine / Bell: Rol-A-Top Bird of Paradise: Watling Manufacturing Co. 1936: Slot Machine / Bell: Rol-A-Top Checkerboard: Watling Manufacturing Co. 1947: Slot Machine / Bell: Rol-A-Top Front Vender Twin Jack Pot: Watling Manufacturing Co. WATLING ROLE A TOP Slot machine, castings are old. Cabinet has been redesigned, works on 5 Bfr pieces and also pays these out. Mechanism missing of the coin escalator and the jackpot. Beautiful functioning machine as a decoration. These machines are becoming more and more rare. Rol-A-Tor was produced by Watling Manufacturing Co. Watling Manufacturing Co. Released 179 different machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1896.
5¢ WATLING ROL-A-TOP BIRD OF PARADISE SLOT MACHINE. All  Coin Op  Slot Machines: Return To Catalog. This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29. We are the largest authentic Watling slot machine collector in the USA. View our online collection of one of a kind slot machines from the 1920's - 1950's. Watling Melon Bell, Watling Mint Vender Rolatop, Watling OWL Upright, Watling Puck, Watling Rolatop, Watling Rol-A-Top, Watling Rolator, Watling Rol-A-Tor, Watling Treasury, Watling Twin.
Before & After Restoration Of a Classic 5c Watling Rol-A-Top Coin Front Slot Machine by Nations Attic 
I am always ecstatic to restore a Watling Cherry front, aWatling Rol-A-Top, a Watling Rol-A-Tor, or a Watling Bird of Paradise back toits original brilliance.A lot of theWatling machines are no longer in good original condition.When the antique slot machine is too far frombeing in original condition, I feel very privileged to have the opportunity towork on the machine.
I have personally restored numerous Watling slot machines.Once the castings are strippedof all the old paint and buffed to a high shine, the castings then need to becleaned of all buffing material.Ittruly is necessary to take your time in doing an excellent cleaning job, beforeany painting can occur.
Close-Up Of Rare Cherry Front Rol-A-Top Before & After Restoration By Nations Attic

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Back in the day, Watling used a paint that was iridescent orsomewhat see through.The castings needto be very clean and buffed to a high shine, for the iridescent paint to reallyreveal the beauty of the castings.TheWatling Cherry front would have had a red iridescent paint on the cherries,while the coins on a Watling Rol-A-Tor, Watling Rol-A-Top or Watling Bird ofParadise would have had a gold iridescent paint.
Close-Up Of A Watling Rol-A-Top Bird of Paradise With Original Factory Gold Paint
We have the capability to reproduce both the red and goldiridescent paint.We are proud to saythat we specialize in factory correct restorations.We strive to make the machines as perfect asthey were when they left the factory back in time.Don teases me at times, because I want every machine to beas perfect as it possibly can be.Ialmost obsess over each and every detail that goes into making a machine asperfect as possible.I know that ourcustomers treasure their machines and I treat them as I would treat my ownmachines.I care for all of the machinesthat we ever handle and sometimes I begin to feel attached to them.That is why he teases me!
Example Of A US Coin Front Rol-A-Top Lower Casting Before & After Detailed Restoration by Nations Attic
I really wish I could go back in time to speak with thepeople working in the Watling manufacturing facility.I would want to speak with the designers,mechanics, wood workers, painters, hand painters, operators, sales team,marketing personnel and so forth.Often, we will get in a machine and the paint is notperfectly straight or a decal may have been slapped on the side of the wood ina crooked position.Basically, themachine would show some kind of ‘rush’ action during the building of themachine.It always makes me wonderwhy.If only we could hear stories aboutthese machines being built and the need to get them out as fast aspossible.
Don reminds me that when these machines were beingmanufactured they were a device to make money, not a family heirloom, familystory or a collectible.Yes, that doesput things into perspective.
However, I do know how to properly restore a Watling machine.Once the iridescent paint is onthe castings, I hand paint everything else.This is important, because when a casting has been buffed to a highshine, sometimes it is difficult for paint to adhere.Plus, they hand painted the machines back inthe day!I have my method down (which isa secret) and I take lots and lots of time carefully hand painting.It is crucial to take your time to havestraight lines and NO brush strokes.
Watling Rol-a-top Slot Machine For SaleThe Oak Cabinet, Back Bonnet and Other Parts Get The Same First Classic Treatment As The Front On This Rol-A-Top
Watling Rol A Tor Slot MachineI also have my secrets on properly finishing the woodcabinet.You definitely cannot rush!At this time, Don and I do not own a Watling Cherry front,Watling Rol-A-Tor, Watling Rol-A-Top or Watling Bird of Paradise in ourpersonal collection.I truly would loveto own one of these wonderful machines.If you happen to have one, I am definitely a buyer.Or if you have a machine that needs to berestored or repaired, I am more than happy to send you some photos of the workwe have completed on some other machines.

Oh, and if you or anyone in your family worked for theWatling company, we would be beyond thrilled to hear your stories and see anyphotos you might have available! Please call us at 316-371-1828 or email slots@nationsattic.com
Also, please click on any of the photos in this blog to view the photos in more detail. 

Back in the day, Watling used a paint that was iridescent orsomewhat see through.The castings needto be very clean and buffed to a high shine, for the iridescent paint to reallyreveal the beauty of the castings.TheWatling Cherry front would have had a red iridescent paint on the cherries,while the coins on a Watling Rol-A-Tor, Watling Rol-A-Top or Watling Bird ofParadise would have had a gold iridescent paint.
Close-Up Of A Watling Rol-A-Top Bird of Paradise With Original Factory Gold Paint
We have the capability to reproduce both the red and goldiridescent paint.We are proud to saythat we specialize in factory correct restorations.We strive to make the machines as perfect asthey were when they left the factory back in time.Don teases me at times, because I want every machine to beas perfect as it possibly can be.Ialmost obsess over each and every detail that goes into making a machine asperfect as possible.I know that ourcustomers treasure their machines and I treat them as I would treat my ownmachines.I care for all of the machinesthat we ever handle and sometimes I begin to feel attached to them.That is why he teases me!
Example Of A US Coin Front Rol-A-Top Lower Casting Before & After Detailed Restoration by Nations Attic
I really wish I could go back in time to speak with thepeople working in the Watling manufacturing facility.I would want to speak with the designers,mechanics, wood workers, painters, hand painters, operators, sales team,marketing personnel and so forth.Often, we will get in a machine and the paint is notperfectly straight or a decal may have been slapped on the side of the wood ina crooked position.Basically, themachine would show some kind of ‘rush’ action during the building of themachine.It always makes me wonderwhy.If only we could hear stories aboutthese machines being built and the need to get them out as fast aspossible.
Don reminds me that when these machines were beingmanufactured they were a device to make money, not a family heirloom, familystory or a collectible.Yes, that doesput things into perspective.
However, I do know how to properly restore a Watling machine.Once the iridescent paint is onthe castings, I hand paint everything else.This is important, because when a casting has been buffed to a highshine, sometimes it is difficult for paint to adhere.Plus, they hand painted the machines back inthe day!I have my method down (which isa secret) and I take lots and lots of time carefully hand painting.It is crucial to take your time to havestraight lines and NO brush strokes.
Watling Rol-a-top Slot Machine For SaleThe Oak Cabinet, Back Bonnet and Other Parts Get The Same First Classic Treatment As The Front On This Rol-A-Top
Watling Rol A Tor Slot MachineI also have my secrets on properly finishing the woodcabinet.You definitely cannot rush!At this time, Don and I do not own a Watling Cherry front,Watling Rol-A-Tor, Watling Rol-A-Top or Watling Bird of Paradise in ourpersonal collection.I truly would loveto own one of these wonderful machines.If you happen to have one, I am definitely a buyer.Or if you have a machine that needs to berestored or repaired, I am more than happy to send you some photos of the workwe have completed on some other machines.
Oh, and if you or anyone in your family worked for theWatling company, we would be beyond thrilled to hear your stories and see anyphotos you might have available! Please call us at 316-371-1828 or email slots@nationsattic.com
Also, please click on any of the photos in this blog to view the photos in more detail. 

Antique Watling Rol-a-top Slot Machine Vendor
 Offering for sale this guaranteed original, complete and working Watling Rol A Top slot machine. This is a VERY scarce and desirable specimen for several reasons. The machine is ALL ORIGINAL AND UNRESTORED. A true SURVIVOR from an East Coast estate. The machine is an original 50c - - yes, HALF DOLLAR - denomination! It's no wonder the machine is in such fine condition - - it likely didn't see the kind of use a 5c or 10c slot machine would have seen. Design-wise, this is a classic Rol a Top. The top casting features a. Horn of plenty that has coins cascading out. The lower casting features a twin jackpot. This was designed so that there would always be a jackpot of coins in view to entice a patron to want to play the machine. The payouts alternate between the left and right jackpot automatically. The double jackpot is all original and complete and working.  This machine is stamped into the wood case and written into the original paper label with the serial number of 93,625. Per the Watling reference book this dates the machine to around 1940. 
Watling Slot Machine Parts This is a very nice machine that presents very well and plays perfectly. The mechanism is all original and is in excellent condition. The mechanism was recently lubricated (as was the jackpot) - and it is in perfect playing condition. The machine has its original reel strips. There are some scratches and a spot of old tape on the last reel (right) - but nothing too distracting. 
 The award card has age toning as well but it does not prevent you from reading the payout information. The machine has an original cash box and original Watling metal back door with original lock and Yale key. The machine is in superb working condition please view all photos and watch the youtube video to see it in action. 
Rol A Top Slot Machine Review my recent feedback for similar vintage coin op machines It is overwhelmingly positive. Have a look at my other auctions there are several nice examples of vending machines, trade stimulators and other penny arcade coin op machines now and coming over the next several weeks.
Watling Slot Machine For Sale Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code. The item 'Antique Watling 50c Rol-A-Top Slot Machine Survivor Vintage Casino Gambling' is in sale since Thursday, December 03, 2015. This item is in the category 'CollectiblesCasinoSlotsMachinesAntique Coin Slot Machines'. The seller is 'abacoin' and is located in Monrovia, California. This item can be shipped to United States.Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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