Antique Cards

The original carved, stained hard wood base is embellished with an impressive applied hallmarked motif realistically modelled in the form of four splayed playing cards: one of each s...

Rotating the top reveals a recessed storage compartment for cards, counters or other gaming accessories. The hinged top then opens to create the full playing surface.

A charming 18th-century oil painting depicting a tavern interior, where a couple engage in a game of cards. The artist skilfully captures the soft evening light filtering through a n...

The graphoscope features a large central magnifying lens and an adjustable stand, which allows for easy viewing of images, such as the stereoscopic cards. Its foldable design with a...

The piece has a sliding lid that reveals an interior wooden compartment, originally designed to hold business cards, cigarettes, small documents, or correspondence.

It is easily recognizable by its specific characteristics: a marquetry top, encircled by a thin wooden gallery (to prevent chips or cards from falling off). Four slender legs ending ...

Tall oak index cabinet fitted with forty-eight uniform shallow drawers arranged in a tight grid, designed for systematic storage of cards, specimens, or small flat materials. The qua...

These often concealed compartments for chess or cards, and the tabletops were frequently covered with felt so that card games could be played on them.

A handkerchief walnut table with cards rests and drawer in the Victorian style. Envelope cards and game table.

Beside her hangs the distinctive weekly letter rack, divided into the days of the week and filled with small cards and notes. Particularly fascinating is the Chinese artist’s interp...

The whole top swivels to reveal a space that can be used to store cards and game pieces.  The table is raised on four shaped legs united by a wide inlaid stretcher, which has a platf...

The lower drawer spring pin is released upon the opening of the lock at the top and allows access to the solid Satinwood games drawer which contains a cribbage board, natural and red...

Filling the black background is a plethora of birds, foliage and even playing cards or tokens. The playful design which combines the natural and man-made world is superbly executed h...

This fine example of Schroder's work illustrates his polished style and his rich detail.Cavaliers playing cards, morning visitors, letter writes, a cavalier refreshing, the armourers...

Whether used for storing small heirloom jewelry, business cards, or as a focal piece for a vanity display, this purse channels the poetic romance and elegance of high society at the ...

They served in taverns, the under-tier holding tankards while the top took the meal or the cards, and in farmhouses and cottages as the everyday table, moved constantly about the hou...

Dealers proudly used trade cards advertising both their business as well as their stock of stoves.

Brouwer was an important innovator of genre painting, and frequently depicted peasants drinking, smoking, playing cards, fighting, and conversing in taverns and rural settings.

The cards were promoted in various prize competitions like finding certain "medal cards", collection a certain amount of empty packets.

In representations such as this, educational themes can also be identified: soldiers depicted at rest often engage in pastimes associated with moral weakness, such as playing cards, ...

In addition to the lathe and his automatons, Vaucanson is known for designing an automatic loom that wove using punch cards, a technology that was used 200 years later for data entry...

The firm is especially associated with Regency rosewood furniture, brass mounts, brass inlay, satinwood banding, and French inspired forms. Its trade cards advertised “Elegant Parisi...

We have included images with standard 3x5 index cards for example. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H x 7" W x 5.5" D.

Only a small selection of approximately 10% of the cards is shown in the photographs; these were chosen at random and accurately represent the quality, imagery, and preservation of t...

The interior retains its original pink silk lining, compartment for notes or cards, miniature notebook, and original retractable pencil.

In 1714 he began training silversmith, engraving ornaments on metal, then shifted to independent copperplate engraving for book illustrations, trade cards and single prints. In 1720 ...

Monkeys gambling, playing cards and smoking pipes in an interior, apparently a tavern.

Excellent quality and condition of the famous painters work depicting a woman and her mother playing cards in a candlelit reception room at twilight.

The work often features rotational symmetry within the design, and the most common forms include silhouettes, Valentine's Day cards, and love letters. This artistic tradition origina...

The hinged top opens to expand the playing surface, transforming the piece from a sophisticated console-like table into a practical gaming table designed for cards and evening gather...

Style and Purpose: These cards were popular in the Victorian era and were intended to insult or chide the recipient rather than express affection.

French Victorian 3-piece gambling set with roulette wheel, roulette board, and game box with bone & wood chips, and Jeu de main Jaune et BOG cards and board. (PRICED AS SET)

A single frieze drawer adds practical storage for cards, counters, or writing implements. The contrast between the warm mahogany and lighter maple inlay creates visual depth and soph...

The cards were promoted in various prize competitions like finding certain "medal cards", collection a certain amount of empty packets.

The rectangular window cutouts with rounded corners indicate this album was made for Cartes de Visite ("visiting cards" in French). These small, 2.5" x 4" paper photographs mounted o...

He holds a pipe in his hand, while cards, coins, and an empty glass are scattered on the table.

The cards were promoted in various prize competitions like finding certain "medal cards", collection a certain amount of empty packets.

Moreover, the table has a convenient storage space under the top, where you can keep your cards, chips or other items. The card table has a single central base that extends into fou...

He took many commissions for commercial purposes like bookplates, frontispieces, invitations, tradesmen's cards, and programs, but also illustrated books such as the Decameron by Boc...

Gold Rim Binding: The prominent gold-toned metal band framing the closure serves as a structural reinforcement, ensuring the two halves flush perfectly together to prevent the cards ...

A solid Chinese hardwood game table with slide out player drawers on all four sides, each with a sliding top for storing game pieces, cards, etc, and crossing supports under the tabl...

Surviving advertising materials, business cards, license-plate frames, and automobile histories identify Erdelac with the Rambler and AMC marques.

The cards were promoted in various prize competitions like finding certain "medal cards", collection a certain amount of empty packets.

It includes multiple expandable compartments for documents, numerous divisions for papers and correspondence, pouches for stamps and business cards, two pen holders, and a blotting b...

The drawer itself is not only used to store the roulette wheel, playing cards and dice, but also functions as a tric-trac or backgammon board.

The work itself dates from the mid 18th century and contains pages from books in several languages, sheets of music, and random playing cards. It is in good condition and highly ent...

The house specialised in beautifully made writing papers, visiting cards, and travel accessories, often created to order for a well-heeled clientele.

The striking top is dressed with an inset black marble surface intricately inlaid with colorful stone marquetry depicting scattered playing cards, drafting instruments, ropes, and a ...

The image of a stork carrying a baby (or baby Dumbo) in a cloth bundle dangling from its beak is known worldwide, but we rarely question why it’s found on everything from cards and n...

Fine quality antique Victorian walnut turnover top card table by Edwards & Roberts, having a quality walnut top with a polished finish opening to reveal a green baize lined interior ...

Created in France circa 1810, the impressive wall canvas depicts an animated Empire-period gaming room with gentlemen gathered around several tables playing cards, chess, and other g...

Description: Silver ice tongs in the shape of claws with plant motifs surrounding cards. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve.

Description: Silver bonbon box with embossed floral motifs, fluted interior, monogram cards and two openwork handles. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Turgis et fils was a renowned French Parisian publishing house specialising in prints, lithographs and religious imagery (holy cards), active mainly in the 19th and early 20th centur...

Description: Silver ice tongs in the shape of bird claws and reliefs involving cards. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title.

Description: Silver tray cut out with fleur-de-lis and royal figures surrounded by corded friezes and monogram cards. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Paris.

Above is the intricately detailed top featuring three inlaid panels, with the first being of three men playing cards adjacent their hunter gear and a village in the distance.

Description: Silver soap dish with engravings involving monogram cards and a knob on the removable lid, with applications and two compartments inside.

The largest table forms the outer case and features shaped side compartments which were designed for storing chess pieces, cards, counters or other gaming accessories. Nestled beneat...

Description: Silver bonbon box with cut-out floral motifs surrounding monogram cards with a fixed handle and resting on four ball-shaped feet.