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The Only Historical Set of ASHRACkS For Smokers ~
Set As that illustrated in the Book
‘Mahjong the Art of the Game ‘ Gregg Swain & Ann Israel
RARE~ Historically significant older 1940 marked ASHRACk ASHTRAYS set, older FLOWERS
NO BARONS
Vtg RARE ES LOWE~ Mah Lowe 5 Ashracks with
RARE 5 orig ashtrays present & intact!
This is an older 1940’s historical set which has 10 Flowers & occupations NO BARONS as Flowers~
Beautuful 1 Bams ~
4 color paint including orig gold
Mahjong Jongg Set with 154 Catalin bakelite tiles, 2 Extra tiles
Rare Green & Red dragons have tongues painted details in this set is beautiful
Approx size of tiles ~1 1/4 x 7/8 x 7/16
NMJL ready
154tiles ~ 2 Extras
orig gold paint,
4 colored paint, good used vintage condition , normal expected usage wear
2 extra tiles for replacements, jokers
10 flowers ~ NO Barons ,colorful
5 Ashracks are marked on end edge of each
of the racks
MAH LOWE NYC ASHRACK mark on brass
coin tray
RARE~ All 5 ASHTRAYS are present, this is so
RARE to find intact
8 jokers~total (2 orig+6 added in as match
best as possible)
2 are original embossed Mah Lowe Jokers
5 closely matched embossed mah Lowe jokers added in
2 are a little lighter in color, see pic
1 stickered mah Lowe joker
Slight size variation
It cost me quite a lot of time, effort & cost to find these embossed jokers
So it’s NMJL Ready Playing with this set out of the box
The orig CASE is sturdy & usable
a few normal expected age wear, tear, scuffs & 1 small tear
Marked ES Lowe creations .
Used good vintage condition , normal expected age appropriate wear & tear commensurate with approx 84 years age is expected
154 tiles~ NMJL ready
2 extra tiles for extras or jokers
36 bams~ beautiful swooping crane has 4
Paint colors, inclu orig gold
36 dots
36 craks
16 winds
12 dragons~signature mah Lowe soap
dragons, left facing standing red & green
That have their tongues painted =Rare
10 flowers~ FLOWERS & scene occupation’s
NO BARONS , this is very RARE
8 jokers ~ 2 original embossed jokers w set
5 embossed jokers added in as
best match possible , 2 are little
lighter color , see pics
1 stickered mah Lowe joker
2 orig red lucite dice, white pips
1 orig vintage bettor,
Has a crack,
price includes same
Functions
NOTE: 4 colors of paint, original gold paint in tact
Tiles in good vintage used condition
Some normal expected paint wear tear for 84 years of age
Beautiful 1 BAM swooping crane ~RARE 4 color paint
RARE Historical Ashracks Set
5 burgundy swirl Catalin doubly marked Rare ashracks. Embossed Mark on end of each rack & on coin holders. Please See photos .
5 RARE ashtrays are included,
they were used as intended &
Present in used vintage condition, ie has normal variation tarnish
The Ashtray Metal has is in original normal vintage state of used charm
Ashtrays Can be use for smoking as intended
or to hold
Quarters /coins for betting if desired
Brass Coin holders have normal wear/tear
commensurate with age & use Ie. Scratch,
Some plate wear
Marked Mah Lowe
Good used vintage condition.
Coins included on racks.
Flippies all present & functioning .
Wooden trays are NOT included & for demonstration purpose only
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Insurance, tracking & signature confirmation included with delivery of this sets journey to you
Sold AS is
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~my gal pals loved playing with this RARE older Set~ it’s a beautiful unique example of historical Set & a book piece set mentioned & pictured in ‘Mah Jong the Art of the Game’ by Gregg Swain & Ann Israel
An Historically significant older set WITHOuT the common Baron Flowers , in good used vintage condition & has RARE collectible intact ashracks /trays . Original 4 color paint , neat dragons , classic Lowe Soaps Design & colorful swoop 1 Bams
A Fun set to play with & add to your collection
if you are a
SMOKER it’s the only Manufacturer
that made Ashtrays in Ashracks
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All reasonable offers will be considered