$10,000
Will & Finck Gambling Wheel. San Francisco, 818 Market St., ca. 1900. The only known example, original polychrome-painted, walnut wall-mounted saloon wheel from an Indian Territory in Oklahoma. This beautiful wheel has manufacturer's information painted on the front and again embossed on the back of one of the spindles. There are two inspector tokens from Oklahoma attached to the rim. There are two lead weights attached to a section on the back of the wheel, suggesting an attempt to gaff the wheel. Accompanied by beautiful stand custom-made to enhance the wheel. The stand is 50" tall, with three cast iron legs and a lovely brass eagle adorning the top.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-05-21
