Bidspirit auction | Daval 5 Cent 21 Blackjack

Daval 5 Cent 21 Blackjack Baby Trade Stimulator 5.5”X7”X9” - Attributed to Daval Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, Illinois, this countertop trade stimulator is the 21 Blackjack model. The device is housed in a cast metal cabinet featuring a two-tone green and blue crackle or hammered paint finish. This 5-cent (nickel) coin-operated mechanical machine includes a side-pull lever to initiate play and three top-mounted push buttons labeled DEAL, HOUSE, and DRAW to reveal the reels. An instruction plate on the top surface provides gameplay rules, stating that players must beat the house number on the center reel without exceeding a total of 21. The front of the machine is adorned with a red 21 plaque and a coin-viewing window. The internal mechanical components, including the reels and springs, are visible via a rear access door. The base of the unit is stamped with the serial number 6327. The machine is accompanied by a functional rear door lock and one key.