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Dating Russian Card Deck

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Hello, I am trying to date these cards and if you know the designers name that would be great. 2 decks of 52 cards came together in a box that says 2 decks on it in Russian and I believe the seal on the ace of diamonds says something about the state monopoly. Dimensions 2.75" x 1.75." Any clues would be tremendous and thank you in advance!

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Taras Ozarko's Avatar'
Taras Ozarko
Jan 07, 2024 at 10:30 AM

It is called "Fancy", late 19c early 20c, Imperial Card Factory.

Michele Copelotti's Avatar'
Michele Copelotti
Jan 08, 2024 at 03:31 PM

Hello, can anyone out there help me with this? Many thanks!!

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Roddy Somerville
Jan 10, 2024 at 02:14 PM

These patience cards date from c.1900. The design was first used by B. Dondorf of Frankfurt in 1889 and is called "Middle Ages" ("Mittelalter" in German). According to Franz Braun's catalogue of the Dondorf production, it is not clear whether these patience cards were made in or for Russia.


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