{"product_id":"c-1950s-blue-box-plastic-poker-chips","title":"c. 1950s Blue Box Plastic Poker Chips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69f49932-8450-83e8-b33c-92a2883ba992-25\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-88\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"35b51bc2-ffd2-40d0-bf07-401b5908a2a4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bcf42u\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eA vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"427\"\u003ebox of 100 plastic poker chips\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"471\"\u003ec. 1950s–1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e, housed in its original blue-and-cream cardboard packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eThe box is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e100 Plastic Poker Chips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eInterlocking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eUnbreakable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e1 ½\" Dia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eThe packaging is the real charm here. The blue label, cream box, white typography, and simple chip illustrations give it that clean mid-century game-room look, back when even a box of plastic circles somehow had graphic design discipline. A tragic loss for modern packaging, which now mostly screams at us in fonts designed by committee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003ePlastic poker chips became widely popular in American homes during the mid-20th century, when casual card games, home entertaining, bridge nights, poker games, and family recreation were common parts of domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eBy the 1950s and 1960s, plastic was marketed as practical, modern, washable, durable, and nearly indestructible. This box reflects that exact moment: the copy emphasizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e“interlocking”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e“unbreakable,”\u003c\/strong\u003e two selling points aimed at everyday household use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eThe simple packaging design, compact format, and Made in U.S.A. mark make this a great example of mid-century game ephemera. It is small, nostalgic, and easy to style in a game room, bar cart, bookshelf, den, or vintage poker display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2477\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1770\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1781\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1799\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1834\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVintage plastic poker chips box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1852\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1870\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ec. 1950s–1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1880\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1898\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1910\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1953\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCardboard box; plastic chips if present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1967\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eChip Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1991\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBox marked 100 chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2004\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eChip Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2021\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e1 ½\" diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2033\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBox Text\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2083\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eInterlocking, unbreakable, plastic poker chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2100\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2122\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBlue, cream, white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2131\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2160\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMid-century game ephemera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2173\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2267\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVintage condition with box wear, edge wear, paper toning, creasing, and age-related patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2283\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCompleteness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2334\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChip count should be verified before final sale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2351\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2444\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eGame room decor, bar cart styling, poker collection, shelf display, vintage game ephemera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2456\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2477\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eReno, NV Antiques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eThis piece is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003evintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with visible age-related wear to the original cardboard box. Expect softened corners, edge wear, light creasing, surface marks, paper toning, and handling wear consistent with age and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eThe graphics remain clear and displayable. Chip count has not been confirmed from the photos. If listing as a complete set, the chips should be counted and noted clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8ljvi1\" data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eThis is a great little styling object for anyone who loves vintage games, poker nights, mid-century packaging, or old-school bar cart decor. 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