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Trappola, or Trappolier cards, are an Austro-Hungarian adaptation of Venetian cards. They are particularly appealing due to their colourfulness.

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Trappola cards from Prague

Trappola cards from Prague

15 Trappola playing cards possibly made by Johann Ziser of Prague, c1760.

Trappola Française v.1

Trappola Française v.1

Inspired by Piatnik's ‘Trappola’ of c.1890, with double-ended courts, a Jester and decorated Aces, the cards are delicately etched and hand coloured so that versions exist with alternative colour schemes.

Trappola pack by Anton Herrl

Trappola pack by Anton Herrl

Trappola pack of 36 double-ended cards published by Anton Herrl, Graz, Austria.

Trappola pack by Joseph Fetscher

Trappola pack by Joseph Fetscher

Trappola pack published by Joseph Fetscher, Graz, 1739.

Trappola pack by Joseph Glanz

Trappola pack by Joseph Glanz

Double-ended Trappola pack by Joseph Glanz, Vienna, late 19th century.