Early 20th Century Gaming Wheel by H C Evans, Chicago, Illinois.
Elaborately embellished central engraved starburst mirror with light fittings to points surrounded by further engraved and rear painted mirrors numbered 1-60 with further light fixtures between exterior tines on turned upright terminating in a cast iron tripod base, 214cm high x 145cm wide x 57cm deep.
Retro fitted motor/electricity labelled Stakis Casino to drive spin and operate lighting. (Untested will require professional electrician to reinstall power)
The wooden post that supports the wheel is polychrome-painted wood, has a cast steel, tripod base. The frame of the wheel is heavy laminate wood, 1 3/4" thick, with metal spokes cast from an alloy similar the trim. The wheel is signed on the giant cast and nickel-plated washer in the center. This reads "H.C. Evans & Co.; Chicago, Ill.
Established in 1892, the firm was incorporated in 1907. By 1909 it was located at 125 Clark Street. By the 1920s, it had moved to 1528 West Adams Street. In 1929 it claimed to be the oldest firm of its kind in existence and, at 52,000 square feet, maintained the largest factory in the world engaged in the exclusive manufacture of the types of products for which it was known.
