Vintage 400 1-3/8” Bakelite/Catalin Art Deco Poker Chips In Original Lowe Storage Suitcase 1930s

Listing is for one vintage suitcase, filling with 400 1-3/8” Bakelite/ Catalan Art Deco poker chips, by Lowe, circulating in the 1930s.

The suitcase was crafted with plenty of room for playing card storage underneath the four wooden compartments; each compartment was divided into four rows with wooden pickup capital in the middle ; each row, filling with 25 Bakelite poker chip; each chip is 1-3/8” diameter, 100 in reds, 200 in butterscotch, and 100 in greens, total of 400 Bakelite poker chips in a suitcase.

The original carrier handle was broken,and got replaced with braided REXLACE,as shown in photo #6.

The set is extremely collectible, sought after by collectors, and jewelry makers alike.
Vintage Bakelite/Catalan poker chips are organized, fitting into easy storage varying case set , will hold their value for many generations to come; a great set to have in games collection, make a thoughtful gift, perfect for family poker game on cabin vacation, man cave poker game,military family poker game etc.

A poker game with family and friends, playing with old world quality Bakelite poker chips, giving a feel of old school romance ,1930s-1945s memorabilia, memorable history of depression,war, baby boomers ERA, embracing family value. The game set that has so much history social stigma attachments, making excellent conversational starter.

This beautiful poker game set will make a great thoughtful retirement,father day gift, family poker game, ManCave decor,family game room decor, farmhouse decor or art deco decor for family game room ,with the sense of old world.


Approximately Dimensions:

Suitcase : L15”xW8”xD2-1/2”


Each chip 1-3/8” diameter and pretty thick 3mm or so.

Conditions:
Suitcase shows aging and storage scratches as showing through out photos, especially its corners.
The original handle was broken off,got replaced with braided REXLACE plastic cord. Overall functionality, it works as designs.


The chips seem to be scratches resistant, better patina looking with ages,every color has been slowly turns into butterscotch with ages. Simichrome,hot water smelling tests were passed per Bakelite.

Overall, the chips are in excellent vintage is new looks.


Listing game set has been around since 1930s, in storage, used condition , inevitably, it is possible that I may incorrectly describe the level of aging condition/imperfections.

Please review all photos closely,insuring that the antique/vintage condition is acceptable. Please do not hesitate to message me questions or additional photos at your conveniences.



BunthyVintageRetro sales, I use to help others in need, either to my church or to unfortunately poors in Cambodia.

Regardless Free shipping cost,transaction fees have put money into waste and financial burden on me with return transaction;
I accept return if inevitable,as I do not want my customer to keep something without a complete satisfaction, A buyer is responsible for the return shipping cost & full insurance , sending back the original shipping box and its content,


The listed price,including the cost of packing materials, so that individual easily breaking and fragile item is well wrapped,extra protection from breaking while in transit via USPS priority with tracking and insurance for the total value of purchased price.

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About Me:
My parents,brothers and sisters escaped from Cambodia ,seeked rescue in Refugee camp in Thailand near Cambodian border 1979, while Khmer rouge resistances still fought with Vietnamese-Cambodian coalitions. On November, 1980, my whole family was brought to the United States by Lutheran Church. We had nothing started out. I helped with making ends meet during my high school
years, by cleaning the houses of elderly Methodist and Lutheran church members.I was given used stuffs to bring home.
In college, I worked for Antiques colleges mall. That was when I fell in love with antiques or Vintages . Even after making good income as software developer, I still do treasure hunting at Goodwills,salvation army,yard sale,auction ,antique shops, estate sales etc


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