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Originally Posted by Gaming Ore

From what I can see in the scan, this chip gives the appearance of being a shiny H&C, Christy/Jones made chip.

The reason I assumed and said this chip was a Christy and Jones H&C (which indeed would've been made by the Burt Co.) was based soley on the shape of the hats and canes ... because I can't tell from the picture if the H&C's are shiny.

[*acesandfaces*]

I have not received the chips yet but will get pics as soon as they get here. Thanks a million for the info. Jim..you never cease to amaze. Would you agree that 20 of them were worth the $10?

Originally Posted by Gaming Ore

If you read the referenced link (to Robert Eisenstadts's most excellent reference site (http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/) you will see that it addresses the difference between Christy/Jones chips with inserts (edgespots) vs. Paul-Son chips with inserts. But in this instance, the chip does not have inserts, however, there is another tell-tale indicator of a Christy/Jones chip and that is called a "shiny" H&C mold, which may be present on these chips.

A "shiny" H&C is where the recessed surface of the Hat and to lesser extent, the Cane (only because it is hard to see) mold is reflective as a result of the surface being very, very smooth and hard. Overtime, even after much use, these surfaces remain reflective and give the appearance of being shiny, hence the name "shiny" H&C's. A condition not replicated by Paul-Son after they obtained the H&C molds (or at least the permission to use the H&C molds).

From what I can see in the scan, this chip gives the appearance of being a shiny H&C, Christy/Jones made chip.

Aces... is it reflective over the surfaces of the hats?

Jim (Gaming Ore) Follis

[Gaming Ore]

Originally Posted by *acesandfaces*

Jim... Would you agree that 20 of them were worth the $10?

Yes, good find.

[Gaming Ore]

Aces,

I've asked a California expert to view this thread. He advises that the horse head logo is that of the Lucky Man, however, just as indicated elsewhere here, that hot-stamp has been known to be used elsewhere.

He rules out Lucky Man as the source of the chip, but does ask what is on the back? The same hot-stamp, denominations, nothing?

Please let me know.

Jim

[*acesandfaces*]

Count on it. I will post them as soon as they arrive and get back with you Jim.

Originally Posted by Gaming Ore

Aces,

I've asked a California expert to view this thread. He advises that the horse head logo is that of the Lucky Man, however, just as indicated elsewhere here, that hot-stamp has been known to be used elsewhere.

He rules out Lucky Man as the source of the chip, but does ask what is on the back? The same hot-stamp, denominations, nothing?

Please let me know.

Jim