vintage Catalin

Cherry-Red Marbled Catalin Set

A vivid mid-century American archetype where marbling, polish, joker composition, and original racks all contribute to identification.

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	Opaque-to-translucent red bodies with clouded marbling, rounded polished edges, and engraved American indices.

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