#55 • International Mutoscope Reel Co. Electric Traveling Crane Claw Game

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American (New York), circa 1933. An International Mutoscope Reel Co. "Electric Traveling Crane" claw game, having an oak case, two interior castings representing the Empire State building with single crane, crane operates through a rotating lever which then acts as a pulley system, slowly turning left or right while it automatically moves forward or backward, decorated applied metal hardware throughout case, front panel with patent number 1-888-050, all rising on short cabriole legs; ht. 77, wd. 25, dp. 27inches. Overall very good condition. Provenance: Ray Howser Collection.