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Why Selling Vintage Is Like Gambling

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Shawnee

I recently had a conversation with Deanna Dahlsad of Den of Antiquity, a woman with decades of experience in dealing in antiques and vintage, about how her business is just another form of gambling. I thought it was interesting and … Continue reading →

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Feeling Lucky, Saint Patrick?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Shawnee

What could be luckier to wear on Saint Patrick’s Day than these? A pair of vintage green shamrock-shaped key chain tags from the long gone Nevada Club in Las Vegas. I’d so make them into a pair of earrings!

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New Years Can Be Messy

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Shawnee

Which is why casinos have napkins — special New Years Eve napkins, like this one from Caesar’s Palace.

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Original Caesars Palace Paintings Up For Auction

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Shawnee

On November 17, 11 paintings previously created for the Poker Room at Caesars Palace will be auctioned off. The 11 paintings by LeRoy Neiman are from the 1980 series The Girls of Caesars Palace and feature women in casino scenes. … Continue reading →

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Trumping Through Tarot Cards: Collecting & History, Part One

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Shawnee

Called Boris Kobe’s Tarot Cards*, these cards date from 1945, when Kobe, a Slovenian architect and painter, was a political prisoner at the Allach concen Source: www.collectorsquest.com Part Two is here: http://www.collectorsquest.com/blog/2007/09/06/trumping-through-tarot-cards-collecting-history-part-two/ See on Scoop.it – Games People Play

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Not According To Hoyle

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Shawnee

Pretty much everyone who has an interest in playing cards has heard the expression “according to Hoyle“. Edmond Hoyle’s writings also included backgammon and chess, but Hoyle was best known for his written works on the rules and play of … Continue reading →

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Romantic Antique Poker Chips

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Shawnee

Aren’t these the sweetest little vintage poker chips?! Antique embossed clay poker chips featuring Cupid’s Kiss, in red and ivory; via newport44.

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Harold’s Club 1964 Calendar Featuring Girls Of Fantasy

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Shawnee

See on Scoop.it – Fashion & Other Girlie Gear wonderful-strange: “ pinuptown: Ren Wicks ” See on dpoptart.tumblr.com

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As Usual, A Lady Gambler Draws A Crowd

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Shawnee

A lovely vintage photo of a woman playing Faro. Like Lady Luck herself, she draws a crowd of men. This authentic vintage casino photo is for sale from Hard Times Ranch.

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Don’t Forget The Kitty

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

An antique postcard that reminds you to take care of your kitty — the chips make it clear that it’s your gambling kitty.

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