Catalin checkers are vintage game pieces used for board games like backgammon, checkers, or chess. They are made from Catalin, which is a type of colorful, heavy plastic first created in the 1920s. People love them today because they are very durable, have a bright, swirled look, and make a nice "clack" sound when hit together during play.

These were discovered at a recent estate sale.

The H. Baron Company was a prominent mid-century American manufacturer of adult parlor games, casino sets, and board game components, widely recognized by collectors for its production of high-quality Catalin and Bakelite game pieces. Operating out of New York City during the mid-20th century, the company became an important name in the history of early plastics through its beautifully marbled, translucent game chips, checkers, and dice.

Company History & Evolution

Mid-Century Heyday: During the 1940s and 1950s, the H. Baron Company operated from 233 Park Avenue South in New York City. It established a strong foothold in the "adult games" market by producing deluxe travel setups, roulette wheels, poker chips, and chess sets.

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