Bryan's Twelve-Win Clock Penny Slot Machine
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23 3/4" Inches - Period:
20th Century - Origin:
England/Ireland
Bryan's Automatic Works of Kegworth, England created this wonderful penny slot machine, known as the "Twelve-Win Clock." Its design was based upon the incredibly popular "Clock" slot machine Bryan released in the 1930s, but instead of paying on only six "hours," it paid out on all twelve. This appealed greatly to the post-World War II populous, having more chances to win on a single penny. To try your luck, just turn the key to the right to wind the clock and spin the hour hand. Stop the rotation with the push button on top of the machine, and if the hand lands in the red segments, you win! The payouts are indicated in the red, with the 12-o'clock position paying 12 pennies, eight-o'clock pays eight pennies, four-o'clock pays four and all other positions pay two.
Patented in 1947, the Twelve-Win Clock was the most successful of Bryan's post-war amusement machines. It was officially unveiled at the Amusement Trades Exhibition held at the Royal Agricultural Hall in London (now the Business Design Centre) in 1948. With the economic and social sting of the War fresh in the public's mind, few were willing to frivolously spend their money on games, but the Twelve-Win Clock drew enough appeal to bring Bryan's Automatic Works back in business.
William Edward Bryan began Bryan's Automatic Works in 1920, originally focusing on car engines. He soon moved towards the repair of slot machines, and saw great potential for his business to concentrate solely on the amusement industry. Bryan invented his first slot machine in 1927, and his business soon became the greatest competitor to the imported "one-arm bandits" of the United States. The works survived the hardships of World War II, and the renewed prosperity of the 50s and 60s, finally closing its doors in April, 2001.
Circa 1950
Patented in 1947, the Twelve-Win Clock was the most successful of Bryan's post-war amusement machines. It was officially unveiled at the Amusement Trades Exhibition held at the Royal Agricultural Hall in London (now the Business Design Centre) in 1948. With the economic and social sting of the War fresh in the public's mind, few were willing to frivolously spend their money on games, but the Twelve-Win Clock drew enough appeal to bring Bryan's Automatic Works back in business.
William Edward Bryan began Bryan's Automatic Works in 1920, originally focusing on car engines. He soon moved towards the repair of slot machines, and saw great potential for his business to concentrate solely on the amusement industry. Bryan invented his first slot machine in 1927, and his business soon became the greatest competitor to the imported "one-arm bandits" of the United States. The works survived the hardships of World War II, and the renewed prosperity of the 50s and 60s, finally closing its doors in April, 2001.
Circa 1950
