Clay Composition: Paulson vs C&J (1 Viewer)

[Jeff in Iowa]

Authentic Products is briefly mentioned in this 1999 obituary for Paul Endy Jr. Apparently the company was formed to sell non-gaming chips as commemorative sports memorabilia. Maybe the idea was to use chips to create individual player trading cards that people would collect and trade. It seems the idea did not catch on.

 

[sleepypiggly]

Maybe the idea was to use chips to create individual player trading cards that people would collect and trade. It seems the idea did not catch on.

Well... I'd collect it.

 

[DoubleBarrel]

Thanks for all the information. It is a very interesting history. It leaves me wanting to know more.

 

[Jeff in Iowa]

A very interesting history. Thank you! Is much known about Burt Co.?

I just realized that I never responded to your earlier question. The Burt Co. produced the majority of casino chips in the United States between 1947 and around the late 1970s. They later became Atlantic Standard Molding (ASM) and more recently Classic Poker Chips (CPC).

A short history of the company can be found here: http://www.pokerchipsonline.com/aboutus.htm

 

[BGinGA]

The info supplied above by @gmunny (including CT posts by Mike Endy) mirrors my findings regarding Charles Endy and the Top Hat and Cane Co., although my info did not come from the CT posts.

The first THC 'unique' shaped edge spots were produced by Charlie using slugs in new non-Burt THC molds (likely SCV) prior to moving to Las Vegas and merging his company into his brother's. I always assumed it was initially located in the Los Angeles area.

 

[DoubleBarrel]

Thanks to all. I find this history very fascinating. Is there a book, or books, that cover the US gaming chip history?

 

[sleepypiggly]

Thanks to all. I find this history very fascinating. Is there a book, or books, that cover the US gaming chip history?

As soon as @Jeff in Iowa , @gmunny , or @BGinGA can stop themselves from checking PCF every 5 minutes, they can start on that book...

 

[gmunny]

As soon as @Jeff in Iowa , @gmunny , or @BGinGA can stop themselves from checking PCF every 5 minutes, they can start on that book...

I’m voting for Jeff or Dave, though I think Jeff has the background and he is a very thorough researcher and documentor. you’ll wait forever for me, I’m still cataloging and scanning chips I bought 6 months ago

 

[Jeff in Iowa]

I’m voting for Jeff or Dave, though I think Jeff has the background and he is a very thorough researcher and documentor. you’ll wait forever for me, I’m still cataloging and scanning chips I bought 6 months ago

I've been really impressed with all the poker chip history research that @CrazyEddie has been able to do in just one year.

@DoubleBarrel, if you browse through these Casino Collectible News magazines you will find some good articles. I think the best ones about the history of poker chip manufacturing are by Howard Herz.

 

[DoubleBarrel]

…if you browse through these Casino Collectible News magazines you will find some good articles. I think the best ones about the history of poker chip manufacturing are by Howard Herz.

Thanks Jeff. I’ll check them out.

 

[PlaidDragon]

The below article about Paul Endy Sr. and his T.R. King Co. dates to January 18, 1971. His unnamed "Portland" competitor is of course the Burt Co. No mention of his son's company. I thought people would find the article interesting.

I'll gladly pay 15¢ to 35¢ for TRK's! Where do I sign up???