Vintage Catalin Bakelite Poker Chip Carousel with Original Trophy Plaque

SEA 3rd Place • S. Black • 1955–56 • Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional vintage Catalin poker chip carousel dating to the mid-1950s, complete with its original engraved brass presentation plaque and period engraving shop label from Vancouver, British Columbia.

This example features beautiful translucent olive-green marbled Catalin that has been professionally tested with Simichrome polish, producing the immediate yellow reaction characteristic of genuine Catalin phenolic resin. The Catalin displays dramatic marbling and natural aging, making it especially attractive to collectors.

The original engraved plaque reads:

SEA – 3RD

S. Black

1955–56

The underside retains its original workshop label:

Percy Tutte Engraving Systems

319 W. Pender Street

Vancouver, B.C.

This original retailer/engraver label helps date the presentation to the mid-1950s and provides excellent provenance.

The carousel remains complete with its original polished metal handle, wooden base, Catalin body, vintage poker chips, and original hardware. The original flat-head mounting screw is still present.

Features

* Genuine tested Catalin (positive Simichrome reaction)

* Beautiful translucent olive-green marbling

* Original engraved brass presentation plaque

* Original Percy Tutte Vancouver engraving label

* Mid-century modern / Art Deco influence

* Original poker chips included

* Original metal handle

* Original wood base

* Circa 1955–1956

Condition

Very good vintage condition with honest age-related wear.

* Catalin shows excellent color and polish.

* No major cracks or structural damage observed.

* Original patina throughout.

* Brass plaque shows normal age wear.

* Chips show light signs of use.

* Carousel rotates smoothly.

Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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Collector Notes

Original Catalin poker accessories from the 1940s–1950s are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples retaining their original presentation plaque and documented provenance. Similar Catalin poker caddies are actively collected for their Art Deco styling, marbled Catalin construction, and association with mid-century gaming accessories.

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Item Specifics

* Material: Genuine Catalin (tested), wood, brass, metal

* Era: 1950s

* Origin: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

* Maker: Unknown

* Engraver: Percy Tutte Engraving Systems

* Plaque: SEA 3rd – S. Black – 1955–56

* Includes: Carousel, original poker chips

* Style: Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco

* Color: Olive Green Marbled Catalin

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