I think TCR has a bad “Attributed To” for these chips.

Per our resident authority on C&S chips. I think that is you.

The Sphinx crest & seals appear to be Burt chips which would make them early 1950s. (POSSIBLY late 1940s)

Note: The Burt Co bought out the old molds from USPC in 1947, leaving only two companies in the US producing clay compression molded chips, The Burt Co in Maine and TR King in California. I have seen some comments that USPC produced some C&S after the sell out in 1947. I have seen no proof of that.

The Burt Co may have or may not have made C&S chips prior to the buyout in1947.

If they did not, it would be impossible for the Sphinx’s – spelled with an “I” - to be used in Reno Sphynx – spelled with “Y” - 12/10-41 – 1943. Say that 3 times fast and win a chip.

We know Goldie was arrested a 2nd time in 1940 at The Sphinx in Hollywood. Did the Sphinx operate until the late 40’s early 50’s? If so that is where the C&S should be attributed. Did Burt make C&S’s before 1947? If so that is where the C&S should be attributed.

I am pretty sure this post is not going to be popular with Nevada chip collectors. Sorry gang.
On the other hand Ca illegal chip collectors are going to love me.