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American Art Deco Period 'World's Series' Coin-Operated Baseball Pinball Game

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American Art Deco Period 'World's Series' Coin-Operated Baseball Pinball Game
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Greetings, antiques and collectibles enthusiasts. Presenting this American Art Deco 'World's Series' baseball pinball game. This charming coin-operated arcade game captures the excitement of America's favorite pastime. Crafted from painted wood and glass, its playfield features hand-painted baseball figures and scoring mechanisms. Visible patent numbers on the playfield date its design to the mid-1930s. Showing authentic wear and patina, this piece is a genuine example from the Art Deco period. Such vintage games are highly sought after, with auction estimates ranging from $800 to $2,000. What's your favorite classic arcade game? Share in the comments below!

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Item Report

American Art Deco Period 'World's Series' Coin-Operated Baseball Pinball Game

By: Unknown Manufacturer

Style: Art Deco / Streamline Moderne

Origin: United States

Materials: Painted wood (cabinet, playfield), glass (cover), various metals (mechanisms, coin slot, legs)

Age: Circa 1933-1935

Condition: Good (visible paint loss and surface wear to cabinet, playfield shows age-appropriate patina and some grime, but appears complete and functional)

Value: Authentic: $800 - $2,000; Reproduction: N/A

Peer-Reviewed Market Values

Dating Range
Pending structured dating
Auction Liquidation
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Fair Market Value
Pending structured market values
Replacement Value
Pending structured market values
Comparables Used
1 comparable
Research Confidence
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Maker's Marks / Writing: WORLD'S SERIES (on playfield). U.S. PAT. 1934244, 1935264, DES. PAT. 89927, OTHER PATS. PEND. (on lower playfield).

Date: 2026-07-04 20:08:46.714861

Description:

A vintage coin-operated tabletop baseball-themed mechanical game, featuring a red-painted wooden cabinet, a glass-covered playfield with painted baseball players, scoring mechanisms for 'HIT,' 'STRIKE,' 'BALL,' and 'OUT,' and a 'HOME' plate area. The game involves launching a ball to score runs.

Assessment:

This is a charming and authentic example of an early coin-operated baseball-themed pinball game, reflecting the popular culture and entertainment of the mid-1930s. Its condition shows appropriate age and wear, adding to its character as a period piece.

Individual Images:

  • whole pinball game
  • overhead view
  • detail of playfield
  • scoring area
  • whole pinball game three-quarter side view
  • end view coin mechanism and lock
  • side view of cabinet

Provenance:

N/A

Condition:

Good (visible paint loss and surface wear to cabinet, playfield shows age-appropriate patina and some grime, but appears complete and functional)

Identification Score: 100%

The item is clearly identifiable as a 'World's Series' coin-operated baseball pinball game, with the title prominently displayed on the playfield.

Authenticity Score: 95%

The construction, materials, visible patent numbers (dating to the mid-1930s), and wear patterns are all consistent with an authentic period piece. The slight deduction is only due to the inability to inspect internal mechanisms or verify all components are original without physical examination.

Image Memory Note

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Keywords

American, Art Deco, Streamline Moderne, World's Series, baseball, pinball, bagatelle, coin-operated, arcade game, vintage, 1930s, wood, glass, metal, collectible, United States

The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
Report ID:  : wprstw

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