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Allan Myers (for TGT) - ¡Viva México!

I think I mentioned this before. The chips in the scan are described in TGT (Audit Edition) as "International B&B Club", El Paso, TX.

International B&B Club was actually a chip distributor, the International Book & Stationary Co., El Paso, TX.

El Paso was a drop off point for gambling paraphernalia enroute to Juarez, Mexico. Juarez was a hotbed of gambling (Take a look at Leonard Schneir's "Gambling Collectibles A Sure Winner" page 35).

The eagle/serpent is the emblem on the Mexican flag. The reverse of the chip has the freedom (Victory?) cap with rays. That's also Mexican. I just don't recall the exact connection.

In any event, the chip is Mexican. Unfortunately there is no Club name. Also, IMO they are among the prettiest c&s made.

Messages In This Thread

Allan Myers (for TGT) - ¡Viva México!
Re: Pedro's Casino - Juarez
C&S question
Re: C&S question
Rich...
Liberty Cap, or Phrygian cap
Take a look at an 1861 Mexican 8 Reale
I don't see the connection... grin
Re: Pedro Does... grin
Re: Take a look at an 1861 Mexican 8 Reale
Here is another from Juarez

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