Vintage Grand Marnier advertising ball lottery game. How it works: insert a coin, shuffle the balls using the wheel, then release one; the color drawn determines the prize. Original patina, painted lettering "Advertising Sale," instruction sheet from the Marnier-Lapostolle company. Complete and functional mechanism as tested by hand, original balls included. Lock is jammed and needs replacing; key not included. A rare item in an alcohol advertising version, with a striking industrial presence, perfect for a bar, bistro, or collection of automata and counter games.
✦ Origin: France, Grand Marnier ✦ Period: circa 1950 ✦ Dimensions: 25 x 12 x 38 cm ✦ Material: painted sheet metal, brass, steel ✦ Condition: good used condition, consistent oxidation and wear, mechanism present and functional upon manual test, lock to be replaced, supplied without key, original balls retained.
A playful and decorative advertising piece for a bistro atmosphere, a collection of antique games of chance, or a spirits display case.
