Rare antique 19th century Hodges playing cards
Stock No
BA1530
2019
- £4,450.00
- €5,066 Euro
- $5,481 US Dollar
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Item Description
The suits correspond to the four continents, maps of each appear on the aces: Europe – Hearts; Asia – Diamonds; Africa – Clubs; America – Spades. The numerals cards depict maps of ten of the constituent countries. The picture cards depict: His Majesty George IV – England; Catherine II – Russia; Robespierre – France (K, Q, J of hearts); Washington – America; Neala – Canada; Telasco – Mexico (K, Q, J of spades); Kein Long – China; Statira – Persia; Hyder Ali – Mysore (K, Q, J diamonds); Saladin – Egypt; Zulema – Algiers; Moroah – Morocco (K, Q, J clubs). The suit signs are printed and hand coloured in red, blue, orange and green, the ace of spades is not marked with a suit sign (as usual), the court cards are marked top left or top right with no indication of rank except for a crown painted free-hand at the top-left of the King of spades. FREE UK DELIVERY.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, UK
Item Dimensions
H:9.7cm W:6.4cm D:2cm
Period
Circa 1828-1830
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
United Kingdom
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1556 509270
+44 (0)7881 823369
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