Monogrammed Poker Chip Set - Pattberg Carousel - 300 Chips and Cards - TLM
Stunning monogrammed poker set from the late 1940's/early 1950's (or so). This was from "that auction site" for not too much money. Seller noted this was owned by an Anheuser Busch executive
What I have learned through the magic of the internet -
- Previous Owner was Thomas Leo MacDermott of Kirkwood, Missouri
- Carousel is a Pattberg made in 1950's - 1970's or so. Inlay (which fooled me on the auction) is a vinyl strip - very well done - varnished over the entire set.
- Cards are Congress H2669, with no zip code (prior to 1963 or so). Missing the box (too bad). Cards appear less used than the chips - typical of what I would do if this were mine when new. Site below notes the H2669 cards were from 1946 or 1966, and the lack of ZIP would say "1946" - and after a bit of reflection - I am going with "The Cards Don't Lie" and calling it a late 1940's/early 1950's set rather than a later date. Cards were printed in sheets and could have been on the shelf waiting for an order in this pattern for (possibly) years.
- Used, not abused, only a couple of missing chips (likely in a heater vent or eaten by the dog back home).
A great example of a home game set back in the day - these chips would accommodate 6-8 players. Todays home games are often invested with serious "casino grade" chips and other high end trappings. Was not always that way!
Who knows if this was a Fathers Day Gift, Birthday Present or retirement presentation. Any insight appreciated.
Monogrammed Poker Chip Set - Pattberg Carousel - 300 Chips and Cards - TLM
Stunning monogrammed poker set from the late 1940's/early 1950's (or so). This was from "that auction site" for not too much money. Seller noted this was owned by an Anheuser Busch executive
What I have learned through the magic of the internet -
- Previous Owner was Thomas Leo MacDermott of Kirkwood, Missouri
- Carousel is a Pattberg made in 1950's - 1970's or so. Inlay (which fooled me on the auction) is a vinyl strip - very well done - varnished over the entire set.
- Cards are Congress H2669, with no zip code (prior to 1963 or so). Missing the box (too bad). Cards appear less used than the chips - typical of what I would do if this were mine when new. Site below notes the H2669 cards were from 1946 or 1966, and the lack of ZIP would say "1946" - and after a bit of reflection - I am going with "The Cards Don't Lie" and calling it a late 1940's/early 1950's set rather than a later date. Cards were printed in sheets and could have been on the shelf waiting for an order in this pattern for (possibly) years.
- Used, not abused, only a couple of missing chips (likely in a heater vent or eaten by the dog back home).
A great example of a home game set back in the day - these chips would accommodate 6-8 players. Todays home games are often invested with serious "casino grade" chips and other high end trappings. Was not always that way!
Who knows if this was a Fathers Day Gift, Birthday Present or retirement presentation. Any insight appreciated.