Two of a Kind: Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards
Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 398
Cased Set of Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips. Country and maker unknown, ca. 1890. A shield-shaped brass plaque adorns the inside of the lid, reading ñT
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Cased Set of Mother of Pearl Gaming Chips. Country and maker unknown, ca. 1890. A shield-shaped brass plaque adorns the inside of the lid, reading ñThe Riverboat Princess, New Orleans,î though any actual association is doubtful. A beautiful pair of carved ivory cherubs sits above the plaque. Set consisting of 42 white chips, 42 tinted purple and 42 tinted blue, 17 small ovals, 29 small rosettes and one game deck in red velvet lined box of ebonized wood with fancy brass and mother of pearl overlay, including two mother of pearl plaques and three mother of pearl cards on the lid. Minor cracking on the lid, one brass stud missing from each card, otherwise excellent. With: a copy of Antique Gambling Chips (1998).
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