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Gambling Chip Set Impressive gaming set, probably French from the 19th century. The set shows Marine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 700.00 USD
Gambling Chip Set Impressive gaming set, probably French from the 19th century. The set shows Marine
Gambling Chip Set Impressive gaming set, probably French from the 19th century. The set shows Marine ivory, probably from walrus, chips, cheks, and two scorekeepers which are rosewood and ivory with scrimshawed numerals. Approx 170 chips and cheks, all hand-carved in the 19th century. The exterior casing is ebonized hardwood and inlayed in brass. The interior compartments lift out and are in an exotic wood, probably rosewood. The set was made for a high class casino or personal use for serious players.