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In The Twilight, dated 1912
In The Twilight, dated 1912

In The Twilight, dated 1912

Located in Liphook, GB

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

Category

19th Century Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium c1880
Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium c1880

Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium c1880

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Victorian coromandel games compendium Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : England Decoration : Contains: Chess, Draughts and Backgammon board, all chess pieces mounted ...

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquer Game Box, Qing Dynasty, Handpainted Wood
Antique Chinese Lacquer Game Box, Qing Dynasty, Handpainted Wood

Antique Chinese Lacquer Game Box, Qing Dynasty, Handpainted Wood

Located in New York, NY

The box contains several smaller compartments and trays, also decorated with traditional gold paintings, which would have held game pieces, counters, and cards. The small trays have...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Dutch Marquetry Game Table
Dutch Marquetry Game Table

Dutch Marquetry Game Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

The top flips to reveal a dark green leather finished gaming surface with further marquetry depicting playing cards in each corner. Circa 1820 30 3/8“ high x 28 1/2” wide x 14 1/4 ...

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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Leather

Italian box containing games in burl ART DECO
Italian box containing games in burl ART DECO

Italian box containing games in burl ART DECO

Located in Milano, IT

Stored inside the box are various original board games of the period, still in excellent condition: dice, dominoes, playing cards, colored chips, score cards and poker accessories.

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte Table, Marble Top
19th Century French Mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte Table, Marble Top

19th Century French Mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte Table, Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A charming French mahogany Gueridon Bouillotte table originally used for playing cards. Topped with white marble and surrounded by a pierced brass gallery that’s nicely patinated.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Marble, Brass

George II Walnut Games Table, Irish
George II Walnut Games Table, Irish

George II Walnut Games Table, Irish

Located in El Monte, CA

The top folds down to reveal a floral print fabric lining the interior. Ready for playing cards or games. Table is in good condition and has a rich, warm patina.

Category

Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

EXQUISITE EDWARD & JONES COROMANDEL WOOD CRiBBAGE SET DE LARUE & CO CARDS
EXQUISITE EDWARD & JONES COROMANDEL WOOD CRiBBAGE SET DE LARUE & CO CARDS

EXQUISITE EDWARD & JONES COROMANDEL WOOD CRiBBAGE SET DE LARUE & CO CARDS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Museum Quality, near new old stock circa 1850 Edward & Jones of 161 Regent Street ...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Wood, Silk

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler
18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The man's extravagant pants are finely detailed with playing cards, and his face adorned with beauty marks framed by his flamboyant hat.

Category

18th Century German Rococo Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Porcelain

Italian 18th Century Scagliola Rectangular Console Tabletop
Italian 18th Century Scagliola Rectangular Console Tabletop

Italian 18th Century Scagliola Rectangular Console Tabletop

Located in London, GB

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...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Scagliola

Georgian Mahogany Serving Tray England Circa 1800
Georgian Mahogany Serving Tray England Circa 1800

Georgian Mahogany Serving Tray England Circa 1800

Located in Hudson, NY

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...

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Trompe L'oeil Watercolor
18th Century Trompe L'oeil Watercolor

18th Century Trompe L'oeil Watercolor

Located in Hudson, NY

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...

Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Paint, Paper

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s
French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Depicting an elegant stylized hand holding the four aces of playing cards. These sculptural bookends are cast in spelter with a finely preserved gilt patina and mounted on solid whi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Marble, Metal, Spelter

Victorian Black Lacquer Games Table with Ebonised Finish, 19th Century
Victorian Black Lacquer Games Table with Ebonised Finish, 19th Century

Victorian Black Lacquer Games Table with Ebonised Finish, 19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Elegant Black Lacquer Games, Card or Hall Table This stylish Victorian piece has an ebonised finish which is a smooth slightly shiny black finish The top of the table twists round...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Lacquer

Playing Game Cards Double Deck from Austria
Playing Game Cards Double Deck from Austria

Playing Game Cards Double Deck from Austria

Located in New York, NY

Set includes two complete playing card decks in box with silk pulls for easy removal of cards.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Paper

An Italian mid 19th century Polychrome, Silver Leaf and Scagliola coffee table
An Italian mid 19th century Polychrome, Silver Leaf and Scagliola coffee table

An Italian mid 19th century Polychrome, Silver Leaf and Scagliola coffee table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The rectangular top showcases a whimsical Scagliola finished scene of hanging horns, a roulette wheel, letters, playing cards, a butterfly, travel postcards, and additional gambling ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Genre Beaux Arts Painting 'The Ace of Spades' by J. L. Rónay
19th Century Genre Beaux Arts Painting 'The Ace of Spades' by J. L. Rónay

19th Century Genre Beaux Arts Painting 'The Ace of Spades' by J. L. Rónay

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A finely painted oil on canvas of an Italian beauty seated on a stool, with tossed playing cards in landscape. Signed lower right 'J.L.

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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood

French school, circa 1900, Studies of characters, four drawings
French school, circa 1900, Studies of characters, four drawings

French school, circa 1900, Studies of characters, four drawings

Located in Paris, FR

French School circa 1900 Studies of characters, four drawings in a same frame Pencil on paper Sizes of the drawings (from left to right and from top to bottom) A couple at a table ...

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Pencil

Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders
Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders

Pair of Heart Shaped Meissen Porcelain Candleholders

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Each candleholder finely detailed to the centre with an image of playing cards to one side and crest on the reverses, each image contained within a gilt circle, further enhanced with...

Category

19th Century German Romantic Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Copper and Bronze Lampe Bouillotte
Rare 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Copper and Bronze Lampe Bouillotte

Rare 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Copper and Bronze Lampe Bouillotte

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Used to light the table when playing cards, both the shade and the candleholder tray may be raised and lowered as candles burn down to allow for prolonged lighting.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Playing Card Box Casket Early 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Playing Card Box Casket Early 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Playing Card Box Casket Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The casket is in the form of a Georgian knife box, the sterling silver-mounted cover and front with applied ribbon-tied bell flower swags decoration, with a fitted two-division green...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Silver

19th C French Louis XV Style Card or Game Table, Ca 1860
19th C French Louis XV Style Card or Game Table, Ca 1860

19th C French Louis XV Style Card or Game Table, Ca 1860

Located in Delft, NL

The table can be used as a console table and by extending the 2 rear legs and opening the top it can be used as a card or game table, where a compartment is covered with fabric, to i...

Category

19th Century French Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Fruitwood

Pristine Unopened 1929 Art Deco Olga Congress 606 Playing Card Deck Original Box
Pristine Unopened 1929 Art Deco Olga Congress 606 Playing Card Deck Original Box

Pristine Unopened 1929 Art Deco Olga Congress 606 Playing Card Deck Original Box

Located in Red Lion, PA

Playing cards of this caliber were not merely gaming implements; they were vital status symbols intended to reflect the sophisticated tastes of the host.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Paper

French Louis VX Style Ebonized Games Table with Brass Inlay
French Louis VX Style Ebonized Games Table with Brass Inlay

French Louis VX Style Ebonized Games Table with Brass Inlay

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The back legs of the table pull out to reveal a small storage compartment for keeping Counters, Playing Cards and other games. The table top retains the original green baize which is...

Category

1860s French Provincial Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Lacquer

18th century Dutch walnut marquetry games table
18th century Dutch walnut marquetry games table

18th century Dutch walnut marquetry games table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Flip top opens to an elegant mahogany top, with inlaid playing cards in each corner, top opens again on itself to reveal and oak interior of partitions for storage.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Octagonal Repousse Copper Decorative Wall Chargers
Pair of 19th Century French Octagonal Repousse Copper Decorative Wall Chargers

Pair of 19th Century French Octagonal Repousse Copper Decorative Wall Chargers

By David Teniers

Located in Dallas, TX

Created in France, circa 1880, and octagonal in shape, each charger made of repousse copper, depicts a cabaret scene in high relief with people drinking, dancing and playing cards in...

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Copper

Rare Pair of George II English Cut-Glass Candelabra
Rare Pair of George II English Cut-Glass Candelabra

Rare Pair of George II English Cut-Glass Candelabra

Located in Steyning, West sussex

For similar candelabra see The English Glass Chandelier page 14 color plate five George III playing cards with John Simeon by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810).

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1760s English George II Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Cut Glass

Early 19th Century French Empire Painted Gaming Room Canvas Signed L. David
Early 19th Century French Empire Painted Gaming Room Canvas Signed L. David

Early 19th Century French Empire Painted Gaming Room Canvas Signed L. David

Located in Dallas, TX

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...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas

Roulette Games Table in Louis XVI Style, Paris, Early 20th Century
Roulette Games Table in Louis XVI Style, Paris, Early 20th Century

Roulette Games Table in Louis XVI Style, Paris, Early 20th Century

Located in Greven, DE

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. French Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry Card Table with Velvet Top
Early 20th C. French Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry Card Table with Velvet Top

Early 20th C. French Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry Card Table with Velvet Top

Located in Dallas, TX

The apron houses a center drawer fitted with compartments for playing cards or chips, complete with its original brass escutcheon and key.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Brass

A very good sand picture of sheep by Benjamin Zobel
A very good sand picture of sheep by Benjamin Zobel

A very good sand picture of sheep by Benjamin Zobel

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The method he employed for making sugar patterns was identical to that which he used to make his sand pictures; that is the sugar, or sand, was shaken through a cut and pleated playi...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas

Antique Fold Over Games Table, English, Flame, Walnut, Card, Side, Edwardian
Antique Fold Over Games Table, English, Flame, Walnut, Card, Side, Edwardian

Antique Fold Over Games Table, English, Flame, Walnut, Card, Side, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Charmingly petite, with exquisite craftsmanship Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks present fine grain interest with rich caramel hues Striking inlaid to...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Spillman & Co St Martins Lane London Extending Occasional Games Table
Antique Spillman & Co St Martins Lane London Extending Occasional Games Table

Antique Spillman & Co St Martins Lane London Extending Occasional Games Table

By Spillman

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely condition antique Spillman & Co St Martins Lane London extending large side or occasional table This is a very well made and versat...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Tuscan Desk, Trestle Side Table, Occasional Table, in Solid Walnut, Wax-Polished
Tuscan Desk, Trestle Side Table, Occasional Table, in Solid Walnut, Wax-Polished

Tuscan Desk, Trestle Side Table, Occasional Table, in Solid Walnut, Wax-Polished

By Dini & Puccini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

The cup ace table has the form of support that recalls the seed of playing cards. The plan is rectangular, usually consisting of a single axis.

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Elegant Family in Grand Interior Playing Game of Cards Signed Painting
Georgian Elegant Family in Grand Interior Playing Game of Cards Signed Painting

Georgian Elegant Family in Grand Interior Playing Game of Cards Signed Painting

By George Goodwin Kilburne

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'A Game of Cards' George Goodwin Kilburne (1839-1924) British signed watercolor on board, framed framed: 10 x 11 inches board: 9.5 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Engla...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Watercolor

19th Century Oil On Canvas In The Manner Of Zacharias Noterman
19th Century Oil On Canvas In The Manner Of Zacharias Noterman

19th Century Oil On Canvas In The Manner Of Zacharias Noterman

By Zacharias Noterman

Located in Lymington, GB

Well painted, very decorative oil painting very much in the manner of Zacharias Noterman. Monkeys gambling, playing cards and smoking pipes in an interior, apparently a tavern.

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19th Century Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Historical genre oil painting of two gentlemen playing a game of cards
Historical genre oil painting of two gentlemen playing a game of cards

Historical genre oil painting of two gentlemen playing a game of cards

By Marcel Brunery

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Marcel Brunery French, (1893-1982) A Good Hand Oil on panel, signed Image size: 18.75 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 26.75 inches x 31.5 inches Provenance: Frost & Reed ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Oil, Panel

18th Century Tuscan Inlaid Game Table with Geometric Marquetry
18th Century Tuscan Inlaid Game Table with Geometric Marquetry

18th Century Tuscan Inlaid Game Table with Geometric Marquetry

Located in Atlanta, GA

A discreet single drawer sits just beneath the apron, originally intended to store game pieces or playing cards, today, a charming nod to its original function.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut Tea Table, Mid-18th Century, Rare Design, Circa 1740
George II Walnut Tea Table, Mid-18th Century, Rare Design, Circa 1740

George II Walnut Tea Table, Mid-18th Century, Rare Design, Circa 1740

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Often you find these tables allow access to two different folding surfaces, one of which is baized for playing cards at, and other solid wood for serving tea at.

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Card Table, French, Burr Walnut, Fold over, Games, Victorian, circa 1870
Antique Card Table, French, Burr Walnut, Fold over, Games, Victorian, circa 1870

Antique Card Table, French, Burr Walnut, Fold over, Games, Victorian, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Highly appealing, rare antique gaming table Displays a desirable aged patina Exquisite burr walnut shows fine grain interest Rich caramel hues shine through the wax polish finish ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Coffee Table with Marble Inlay Top
19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Coffee Table with Marble Inlay Top

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Coffee Table with Marble Inlay Top

Located in Dallas, TX

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Marble

Walnut Demilune Game Table Console with Green Felt Top, Late 18th Century
Walnut Demilune Game Table Console with Green Felt Top, Late 18th Century

Walnut Demilune Game Table Console with Green Felt Top, Late 18th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The top opens and unfolds into a complete circular game table with its original green felt surface, ideal for playing cards, dice games, or other leisure activities.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Felt, Walnut

Late 19th-Century Walnut Games Table with Raised Gallery Top and Drawer
Late 19th-Century Walnut Games Table with Raised Gallery Top and Drawer

Late 19th-Century Walnut Games Table with Raised Gallery Top and Drawer

Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT

The tabletop is surrounded by a raised gallery edge, thoughtfully designed to keep playing cards, dice, and gaming pieces safely contained during play.

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Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss Alpine Pine Table with Hand-Poured Terrazzo Top ex Christie's
Antique Swiss Alpine Pine Table with Hand-Poured Terrazzo Top ex Christie's

Antique Swiss Alpine Pine Table with Hand-Poured Terrazzo Top ex Christie's

Located in Morristown, NJ

In the past, they were the central meeting places for dining, playing cards, socialising. Dimensions: 32"h x, 51"squ Condition: Good, top with small edge nicks and flea bites, base...

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Early 1900s Swiss Country Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Cast Stone

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

One of the most striking things about certain of these prisoners was that, though conditions were very rough, they managed to make beautiful objects from bone, wood and straw, which ...

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19th Century English Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Wood Bridge Marker
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Wood Bridge Marker

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Wood Bridge Marker

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Sterling Silver

Three Meissen Porcelain Plates Showing Old Master Paintings
Three Meissen Porcelain Plates Showing Old Master Paintings

Three Meissen Porcelain Plates Showing Old Master Paintings

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The final plaque is after Caravaggio, and depicts three men playing cards. The name of each artist is inscribed in black calligraphy under the roundel.

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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Steinhart, 1904
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Steinhart, 1904

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Steinhart, 1904

By Steinhart & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The anterior surface is embellished with four desirable and impressive hot enamel panels depicting: a luxurious early-twentieth century car, three playing cards, a champagne bottle a...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child

By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler

Located in New York, NY

Child Harlequin is seen wearing a turquoise gilt lined and gilt buttoned overcoat with a white ruff around the neck with split checkered and playing cards pants and black shoes. Harl...

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18th Century German Rococo Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Farmyard Scene Sand Picture by Benjamin Zobel
A Fine Farmyard Scene Sand Picture by Benjamin Zobel

A Fine Farmyard Scene Sand Picture by Benjamin Zobel

By Benjamin Zodel

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The method he employed for making sugar patterns was identical to that which he used to make his sand pictures; that is the sugar, or sand, was shaken through a cut and pleated playi...

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19th Century English Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas, Paper

19th Century French Walnut Game Table with Marquetry & Gilt Bronze
19th Century French Walnut Game Table with Marquetry & Gilt Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Game Table with Marquetry & Gilt Bronze

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The tabletop slides perpendicularly across the base, allowing it to unfold and double in size, revealing a green felt surface that provides a smooth and practical area for playing ca...

Category

19th Century French Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Walnut & Bronze Folding Game Table with Felt
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Walnut & Bronze Folding Game Table with Felt

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Walnut & Bronze Folding Game Table with Felt

Located in Dallas, TX

This felt interior indicates that the table is intended for leisurely activities such as playing cards, backgammon, or even chess, making it a versatile piece in salons or drawing ro...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Bronze

Chesterfield Sent to Coventry, or A Display of Military Education
Chesterfield Sent to Coventry, or A Display of Military Education

Chesterfield Sent to Coventry, or A Display of Military Education

Located in Middletown, NY

The military education refers to their explanations that the Tenth do not dance, play cards, enjoy music, or take part in duels. "Send to Coventry" is an idiom used in England meanin...

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Mid-19th Century English School Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Handmade Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box
Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box

Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

The top main panel is beautifully hand-painted and shows three people, a man, and maiden playing cards together in a forest with another maiden seated beside them.

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Paris Magicians Poster on Canvas
19th Century Paris Magicians Poster on Canvas

19th Century Paris Magicians Poster on Canvas

Located in London, GB

Illustrating a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. In the backdrop are playing cards, a bird cage, birds, a fishbowl, flowers and several international flags.

Category

Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas

Resurrected Christ appearing to his Mother, the Virgin Mary
Resurrected Christ appearing to his Mother, the Virgin Mary

Resurrected Christ appearing to his Mother, the Virgin Mary

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Text is in Middle High German Illustration was made by one of the Augsburg Woodcutter's Guild, which held a monopoly of woodcut illustrations of playing cards and religious icons. An...

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Woodcut

Antique Pair Amboyna Card Console Tables With Porcelain Plaques 19th Century
Antique Pair Amboyna Card Console Tables With Porcelain Plaques 19th Century

Antique Pair Amboyna Card Console Tables With Porcelain Plaques 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The hinged tops opens to reveal the original claret baize lined interior for playing cards. As you swivel the top into position a compartment for storing your cards, pens and paper i...

Category

1860s French Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Ormolu

An Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Fruitwood and Bronze commode
An Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Fruitwood and Bronze commode

An Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Fruitwood and Bronze commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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.

Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Playing Cards For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique playing cards available for sale. The range of distinct antique playing cards — often made from paper, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Antique playing cards have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique playing cards made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique playing cards are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrew Barrett & Son, Fine English Company and Grey & Co, Birmingham produced popular antique playing cards that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Playing Cards?

Prices for antique playing cards start at $222 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $1,445.