Antiques - ENGLISH PLAYING CARDS WITH LEATHER BOX. MINIATURE

English playing cards with leather box. Miniature

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$ 127.20


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XX Century
 Material:
Leather and cardboard
 Measures:
[Height x Width x Depth]  1.18 x 3.46 x 2.17 inc.
 Weight:
2.61 oz
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: D.G1.C.VAR.OTR.3223.NaipesMiniatura

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Description:
- Miniature English pack of cards in its original box.
- The box is made up of two complete English decks of cards.
- The English deck of cards is a set of cards made up of 52 cards divided in four suits and two jokers. It has its origins in the French deck, but is more widespread.
- It is divided into Spades, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs.
- Each suit is made up of 13 cards, 9 of which are numerical and 4 literal.
- The cards are made of cardboard and are laminated.
- They are full colour, and the back is divided into red and black.
- The handmade, all-leather box was made specifically to hold the two packs of cards.
- On the back of the box we find the following inscription: Genuine Calf Leather Made in Italy.
- It is made to measure and in great detail, of excellent quality.
- The fact that the object has a Distinctive, Mark or Contrast is of great importance in order to be able to identify data such as its maker, the place where it was made and other details.
Preservation and damage:
- The box is in a perfect state of preservation.
- One of the card sleeves is in perfect condition, while the other contains cards with small defects such as: stains, folds, etc. None of them are broken.
- Both the box and the cards have minor damage.
- The Object shows wear and tear typical of it"s age.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.

- Very interesting as a collector"s item and decorative element.

- It is very difficult to find objects with these characteristics.

- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.

- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.

- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.

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