CrazyEddie
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Robert Eisenstadt, a man who played a significant part in the poker chip collecting world, passed away last year. Here is a thread from the time of his passing, and a memoriam thread from The Chip Board.
Now, six months later, some portion of his collection is being auctioned off. See here: https://potterauctions.com/auctions/upcoming
On that page you can download a catalog of the items being auctioned.
Robert himself documented some portions of his collection on his website: https://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/ . His family has said they will keep the site up and running in perpetuity.
I highly encourage anyone interested in our hobby to peruse the auction catalog - whether you plan on bidding or not - and in so doing gain some insight into the history of our game as reflected in the artifacts Robert collected and preserved for us to admire in posterity.
Now, six months later, some portion of his collection is being auctioned off. See here: https://potterauctions.com/auctions/upcoming
Ante Up: Gambling Memorabilia
JANUARY 30, 2021 • 10:00 AM
In our first auction of the new year, we present casino chips, poker sets, and gambling memorabilia from the collection of the late Robert Eisenstadt. One of the top collectors in this field, Mr. Eisenstadt owned troves of rare and obsolete chips from casinos around the world, antique and beautifully designed poker and gaming sets, as well as cheating, gambling, and card playing paraphernalia and ephemera. The sale also brings together playing cards and books, for what will be one of the most expansive gambling auctions we have had the pleasure of holding.
On that page you can download a catalog of the items being auctioned.
Robert himself documented some portions of his collection on his website: https://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/ . His family has said they will keep the site up and running in perpetuity.
I highly encourage anyone interested in our hobby to peruse the auction catalog - whether you plan on bidding or not - and in so doing gain some insight into the history of our game as reflected in the artifacts Robert collected and preserved for us to admire in posterity.