Lidded gaming chip holder

Classification

Description

A 1930s green circular gaming token or chip holder, with a screw-down lid, containing 133 chips in assorted colours. The container is made of cast phenol formaldehyde whilst the chips are laminated card. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection. Measurements listed are for the holder.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Object number

PHSL : 25

Rights

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Date

1935 (circa)

Method

cast

machined

laminated

Material

plastic

phenol formaldehyde

bakelite - generic term

Dimensions

Height

35mm

Diameter

130mm

Colour

green

multi-coloured