Lot Essay
The brass Bezant badge completely covers the circular sapce normally occupied by by the Queen of Hearts transfer. Whether Bezant acquired the rights to the machine, or bought redundant stock after Smith & Starley had ceased selling them, is a matter of conjecture. The end of the arm is stamped with Patent No. 3090 of September 20th 1873. The gillding is worn in places, but in others might respond to careful cleaning.