I have a pre-WW ll complete Mah-Jongg set with four trays of tiles. It's made of Bakelite or Catalin. The tiles have that tell tale odor associated with the earlier Bakelite or the later Catalin. I don't know which one of the early 20th century plastics it's made of. This set has been passed down through the decades and I fortunately wound up with it and I am interested finding out the value and possible sale of this vintage game. It came from the Philippines via my Grandmother however; I don't believe it was made in the Philippines, but more likely Japan or China is it’s point of origin.
The tiles are in perfect condition but the case is a little tattered but still functional. I know the game was brought to the U.S. by my grandmother in 1937 and she told my Mother that it was old when she obtained the game. My mother was offered $500.00 straight out from a collector and I've seen sets like this one priced at $550.00 to $750.00.
SOLD FOR $5,000.00
