vintage Catalin

Apple-Juice Catalin Set

A collectible American archetype named for its amber “apple juice” appearance; protected surfaces may show a lighter original color.

Identification archetype. This page describes a family of sets with shared construction clues, not one confirmed maker or model. Compare every clue and record uncertainty.

Identity

Maker	Unknown / unattributed
Era	1940–1960
Tile material	Catalin
Case	Fitted Case

Composition

Tile count	152
Jokers	Yes
Arabic numerals	Yes
Identification notes	Warm translucent amber bodies glow at thin edges, with machine-cut and painted faces and rack-compatible proportions.

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