Advance Shock Machine Penny Arcade 1920-30

This is an antique “Advance Shocker” penny arcade shock machine from the 1920’s - 30’s. The machine has been completely disassembled, repaired, and restored to its original condition. It works perfectly, and looks great.   This coin-op machine challenges your ability to withstand a shock. These arcade machines were popular in the early 1900’s at a time in history when people were awed by the possible uses of electricity. The idea here is to insert a penny and turn the crank. That starts a timer working that lasts about 30 seconds. The player then turns the handle and gets an increasingly stronger electrical shock the more it’s turned. It works very well; it’s challenging to get the pointer on the gauge past the halfway point before letting go.    The sign in the marquee at the top is a copy from another machine but otherwise the machine is all original. The case is solid all-steel; overall size is 12” X 9” X 7.   Original lock and key on the door.   The included battery is actually a replica of a 1930's era Burgess #6 size “A” Burgess 1.5V battery. The bottom is removable and inside are 4 replaceable standard “C” size batteries.    An impressive old time arcade machine in excellent condition.