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Old Texas Gamblers Box w/Ashtray and Dice
(Item: SOLD 194)
Old Western Hand-tooled and silk embroidered Gambler's Box with Bakelite dice and 925 Sterling Gambler's ashtray. Most Likely Hispanic American in origin. Circa 1930's Set. All in very good condition except for a chipped corner on one of the dice. Beautiful, intricate, silk embroidered floral design to center of box. Monogram OFS to top right of box. Some wear to leather stiching on right side end of lid. Else, this box has a beautiful antique leather patina and is in VG condition. Circa 1930 Ashtray is stamped 925 sterling and is shaped into a gambler's spade. Possibly Mexican. Old style bullet etch "G" monogram to top center of ashtray. Red Bakelite dice circa 1930 have a chip on one corner. Sold as found; As a personal set of some old-time gambler. This is a unique and very individualized set of gambler's accoutrements. I will be selling the whiskey flask from this set separately. Watch my other upcoming auctions for other interesting items.
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