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Montana Gambler Mother of Pearl Game Chips Chinese

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Montana Gambler Mother of Pearl Game Chips Chinese
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Featured in this lot we have a collection of 14 Montana gambler's carved mother of pearl gaming counter chips from mid 19th century China. The pieces would be used much like poker chips or other counter tokens. They where presumably brought over by the Chinese railroad workers when constructing the transcontinental railroad in the old west. Both the rectangular and circular pieces show flowers and birds with one side featuring the carved images of buildings and two Chinese individuals. The pieces are in good condition showing beautiful pearlescent color. The rectangular piece measures 1 3/4" long by 3/4" wide with the circles 1 1/4" in diameter.