Description
Mills Puritan Bell Trade Stimulator from the 1920’s. Mills Novelty Company of Chicago.
This 5¢ Mills Puritan Bell produced around 1926 was also known as the Aluminum Bell.
It features a cast aluminum cabinet and three fruit (orange, grape, strawberry), bell fruit and bell reels visible through the glass window.
The aluminum case has been professionally polished
Details on the aluminum case has been detailed painted
The top marquee has a banner with the title “The Puritan Bell”.
Two bell motifs and an owl figure symmetrically adorn the trade stimulator name.
To operate, a player deposits a nickel five cents 5¢ coin in coin slot chute and pulls side handle.
Player earns rewards as shown on the reward card.
Reward values were distributed by shop merchant over the trade counter.
Per the Mills Novelty Company catalog, “The cabinet is made of highly polished aluminum.”
Great original working condition and fully functional Puritan Bell Aluminum Bell trade stimulator.
Keys and locks included. Mills nickel slot type trade stimulator.
Trade stimulator measures approximately 10" by 9" by 8.5" .
Only one available
Business since 1979