Now that summer is in everyones rear-view mirror, its time to start thinking of ways to enjoy the cooler autumn weather. Heres an idea: head west to Las Vegas, Nev., on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17, for Morphys much-anticipated Coin-Op and Advertising auction, featuring more than 1,100 lots of rare, high-quality antiques and vintage collectibles. Several lots could easily finish at $50,000 or more. Among the expected leaders is a ca. 1890-1910 carved carousel lion attributed to the Dentzel Carousel Company (Philadelphia). The painted wood menagerie carousel lion is modeled in a striding pose with head dramatically raised and mouth open, featuring inset glass eyes, carved teeth and tongue, and a deep, flowing mane carved in high relief. It is mounted on a wooden display platform and estimated at $40,000 to $60,000. For one penny, customers could watch the highly-detailed Roover Brothers Madame Zita fortune teller automaton dressed in period Victorian era clothing turn her head from one side to grab a fortune, and turn again to drop it down the chute for the customer to collect. She also pulls the lever with the other hand to dispense a fortune card. Many reproductions of Madame Zita exist, but few originals survived such as this one. It is working, with keys, and estimated at $30,000 to $60,000. Music anyone? There is a ca. 1870 Imhof & Mulke (Germany) original pinned barrel orchestrion that had the barrel replaced in the 1890s with a Welte roll-playing system. That improvement expanded the playing options from one tune to the full selection of Welte rolls. This example was played in the Philadelphia Opera Hall in the early 1900s and was restored for the current owner by Hayes McClaren. It is fully operational, in near-perfect condition, and comes with an assortment of rolls. It is estimated at $20,000 to $50,000. An 84-inch-tall, late-19th-century cigar store Indian figure attributed to the shop of Samuel Robb (American, 1851-1928) is a wood tobacconist trade figure depicting a standing Native American warrior wearing an elaborate eagle and feather headdress, the raised right arm displaying a bundle of cigars and the left supporting a large circular advertising shield lettered SUPERIOR QUALITY CIGARS. The estimate is $35,000 to $45,000. Whats a coin-op sale without slot machines? There is a ca. 1904 Caille Brothers (Detroit) Big Six upright slot machine, with patinated nickel plating to all original castings, and the original coin head, back door and wheel. The machine boasts solid mahogany construction, with an aged original appearance. This slot has seen little use and good example for those collectors who value originality. The estimate is $12,000 to $24,000. An all-original, 18-inch-tall, one-cent Chicago peanut vending machine manufactured ca. 1905 by Coleman Hardware Co., is a remarkable survivor from the early 20th century and hard model to find in all-original condition. It has an original marquee, lid hold-down ring and new globe, and is referenced in Silent Salesman Too by Bill Enes, page 38. It holds an estimate of $5,000 to $10,000. Rounding out this short list of expected top lots is a five-cent Watling Mfg Co., Bird of Paradise Rol-a-Top slot machine, unrestored, with original reel strips, award card, back door, and finish. It plays and pays correctly, including the jackpot, and is a respectable original Bird of Paradise, to be estimated at $3,000 to $5,000. Morphys West Coast satellite gallery is located at 4520 Arville St., #1, LasVegas, Nev. Start time on both days is 9 a.m. Pacific Time. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the internet through Morphy Live. For condition reports or other questions, call toll free 877-968-8880 or email info@morphyauctions.com.