Vienna (ex-Lyon) pattern
‘Vienna pattern’ derived from archaic Lyon pattern by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne A.G., c.1926-1934.
These designs, derived from an archaic Lyon export pattern, are known today as ‘Vienna pattern’. This example was manufactured in Austria by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne A.G., c.1926-1934, where it was used as a standard French-suited deck although no longer used in France. The queen of clubs holds a mirror and the king of spades shows the maker’s name on his sash.
Above: Lyon Pattern by Ferd Piatnik & Söhne A.G., c.1926-1934.
REFERENCES
I.P.C.S. pattern sheet 108►
Peter Endebrock: Playing-Card Tax Stamps from Austria►
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