c.1870 Gassmann Dauphine Pattern, 52/52 Standing Courtsc. 1870 Dauphine Playing Cards 52 52 Published by Gassmann, Genova, Switzerland Free Shipping Worldwide Description: 1870, Dauphine pattern, standing courts. measurements: 8. 4 cm x 5. 4 cm One of nine or so regional types, the Dauphin pattern is an archaic design first manufactured in the Lyons region during the 17th century. Deck Identifiers: Style: Dauphine Courts: standing Suits: Swiss, one way pips Indices: none Corner: square Reverses: blank

Description:  Belgian Animal Tarot (Tarot Animalier)

Designed by George Muchery

Armstrong & Co

bent at both upper corners with slight chipping on the right corner from bend

not affecting text

Pencil writing inside on front blank

and William Stansby’s (1634)

especially queen of diamonds

Richly tooled leather over hardboards

missing 4 & 5 of Diamonds

Tax-Stamp: Austrian stamp in use between 1882-1899

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