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Swirled Bakelite Rotating Poker Chip Caddy with Radio Shack CB Tokens & Card
A rotating round poker chip caddy cast in swirled brown tortoiseshell Bakelite/Catalin phenolic resin, dating to the 1960s–1970s. The circular body carries eight large chip slots ringing a center divider bar, with two additional slots sized for playing card decks. The center medallion is molded with an "SG" monogram encircled by a laurel wreath, and a dark brown arched plastic carry handle spans the top. The caddy swivels for easy access to all stations and holds approximately 240 chips fully loaded.
This is a complete assembled set. The included chips are aluminum Radio Shack "Citizens Band Bonus Dollar" promotional tokens — Paramount CB radio giveaways with an expiration of July 31, 1977, a tidy artifact of the late-1970s CB radio craze. Two period card decks accompany the caddy: a Hoyle Products "Nevada Finish" deck (a division of Atwater Group Inc., ©1983, St. Paul, MN) and a U.S. Playing Card Co. "Poker Jumbo Index" deck (Cincinnati, OH)./p>
CONDITION
Good with scratching and age-appropriate wear as shown. Two small edge nicks, but no cracks or structural issues; the swivel action works and the piece is a solid, genuine Bakelite example.
DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS
- Overall: 7 1/2" Diameter × 5 1/2" H
- Material: Bakelite / Catalin cast phenolic resin
- Capacity: Eight chip slots, approx. 240 chips
- Card Slots: 2
- Chips: Radio Shack "Citizens Band Bonus Dollar" aluminum tokens (offer expired July 31, 1977)
- Deck 1: Hoyle Products "Nevada Finish" (©1983)
- Deck 2: U.S. Playing Card Co. "Poker Jumbo Index"
- Caddy Mark: "SG" monogram medallion
