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Chip Copper (Holdout). Maker unknown, ca. 1930. Device works by squeezing bulb which forces air through rubber tubing (in need of replacement) forcing out a small container filled with putty or wax used to steal chips.


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Date:
2015-06-28

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Wooden Poker chip rack. Maker unknown, ca. 1920. Eight-hole. 190 plain clay chips. 8” diameter. VG. Read more…


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