SUGGESTION and some information
Casino Español (Spanish Casino in English), (also used denomination Centro Español, Club Español or Casa de España), is the name of several social institutions founded by Spanish emigrants in various countries, mainly in Latin America and the Philippines. The centers serve as the social, cultural or recreational nucleus of the Spanish community.
In Cuba, around 1920, there were 28 Casino Español in various locations (according to the registration below).
In the chipguide is registered the Casino Español de Habana, which includes these two tokens, which I think belong to Casino Español de Guanabacoa (province of Habana . 18 kms east of Habana). So I believe that an entrance to this casino should be created and these chips should be replaced there.
Another thing:
Chipguide says the Casino Español Habana was opened on 02.15.1914, which I think is the date of the inauguration of the head office of the buiding ( medal on the chipguide).
The 1920 publication says FUNDADO em 1868 ( founded on 1868).
The patch and the album ( and also a pinback) reproduced in the chipguide says 1869.
I don´t know who is right. But it seems to me that should be 1869.
Just try to help.
TOKENS, PATCH and ALBUM pictures fro Chipguide.
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