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Published September 08, 2016 Updated January 05, 2023

Early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825

1825 Germany Engraved

This very attractive engraved pack, albeit of a relatively simple design but with a great deal of intricate detail in the clothing and accoutrements, was made in Germany by an unknown maker c.1820-30 (possibly Bacher of Ulm). It is a fine example of the early cardmaker’s art and is hand-coloured using stencils with about 5 or 6 different colours. The double-ended courts are divided by a horizontal line and a double line serves as a border around each card. The ladies’ attire illustrates fashion from that period but they do not hold flowers or fans as is often the case. The aces are plain.

early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
early German deck by unknown maker, c.1825
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By Klaus-Juergen Schultz

Member since February 03, 2024

From the collection of Klaus-Jürgen Schultz (https://spielkarten-sammlung.de).

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