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Chinese Armorial Lacquer Games Box and Counters, circa 1840
Chinese Armorial Lacquer Games Box and Counters, circa 1840

Chinese Armorial Lacquer Games Box and Counters, circa 1840

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

English playing cards. The box also comes complete with 93 original mother of pearl gaming counters

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Lacquer

Meissen Porcelain Genre Group, Card Players, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1880
Meissen Porcelain Genre Group, Card Players, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1880

Meissen Porcelain Genre Group, Card Players, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1880

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Rococo clothing sitting on richly decorated armchairs around a triangular marble table, playing cards

Category

1850s German Rococo Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Game Set
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Game Set

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Game Set

Located in London, GB

playing cards, 2 cribbage pegs, 2 dice and a teetotum dice. With a flat pine base and lots of remnants of

Category

1820s French Folk Art Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Bone

Regency Style Leather Top Bouillotte Table
Regency Style Leather Top Bouillotte Table

Regency Style Leather Top Bouillotte Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

playing cards, writing instruments, or small accessories. Four tapered legs provide stability and balance

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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Brass Bound Mahogany Games Box / Compendium, circa 1890-1900
Brass Bound Mahogany Games Box / Compendium, circa 1890-1900

Brass Bound Mahogany Games Box / Compendium, circa 1890-1900

Located in Bath, GB

of bone and Ebony dominoes. this lifts to reveal four sets of playing cards (modern) and this tray in

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany

BATTLE OF THE DOWN & OUTS
BATTLE OF THE DOWN & OUTS

BATTLE OF THE DOWN & OUTS

By James Ensor

Located in Santa Monica, CA

original drawing in which playing cards and a chair are shown on the ground. In any case, aggressive

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1880s Symbolist Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Etching

19th Century Napoleon III Game and Make Up Table, France, circa 1870
19th Century Napoleon III Game and Make Up Table, France, circa 1870

19th Century Napoleon III Game and Make Up Table, France, circa 1870

Located in Greven, DE

was previously pushed back can be unfolded to reveal a fabric-covered surface for playing cards and

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Decanter Tantalus
19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Decanter Tantalus

19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Decanter Tantalus

Located in London, GB

two hinged compartments for playing cards. There is a base drawer with the original cribbage boards

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Silver Plate

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Folding Games Table, circa 1902–1904
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Folding Games Table, circa 1902–1904

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Folding Games Table, circa 1902–1904

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

chestnut leaves, a butterfly, and symbolic motifs representing the four suits of playing cards—an

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Wood

Prisoner of War Cribbage Board
Prisoner of War Cribbage Board

Prisoner of War Cribbage Board

Located in London, GB

another. Some of the items which have survived include carved bone objects such as dominoes and playing

Category

1850s British Folk Art Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Bone

Dover Street Arts Club 1925 - The Card Game

Dover Street Arts Club 1925 - The Card Game

By Sir William Orpen

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

were both member at the Chelsea Arts Club and this work depicts the two men playing cards in the club

Category

1920s Impressionist Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Washi Paper, Watercolor

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

top opens to reveal a fabulous gaming interior for playing cards with an inlaid chess and draughts

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Impressive Marquetry, Walnut, Maple, circa 1800
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Impressive Marquetry, Walnut, Maple, circa 1800

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Impressive Marquetry, Walnut, Maple, circa 1800

Located in Greven, DE

, in the detail photo showing the two ladies playing cards. The craftsman over 200 years ago managed to

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Early 1800s Italian Louis XVI Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Maple, Olive, Walnut

Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century
Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century

Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

back and two hinged compartments for playing cards. There is a secret base drawer with the original

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus
19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus

19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus

Located in London, GB

playing cards. There is a secret base drawer with the original cribbage boards, brass score markers and

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

19th Century Chess Table with Wonderful Patina
19th Century Chess Table with Wonderful Patina

19th Century Chess Table with Wonderful Patina

Located in Greven, DE

frame, which can be used to store chess pieces, playing cards and the like. The fronts of the drawers

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Antique Crotch Mahogany Marquetry Dodecagon Gueridon w/Drawer
Antique Crotch Mahogany Marquetry Dodecagon Gueridon w/Drawer

Antique Crotch Mahogany Marquetry Dodecagon Gueridon w/Drawer

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

foyer, as a great breakfast table within a sunny nook, or as a enticing spot for playing cards with your

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19th Century French Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Inlaid Flame Mahogany Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus
19th Century Inlaid Flame Mahogany Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus

19th Century Inlaid Flame Mahogany Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus

Located in London, GB

decanters with stoppers, a mirrored back and a twin lidded compartment for two glasses and playing cards

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

19th Century French Carved Oak Game Card Table Breton Brittany Flip Top Side Tab
19th Century French Carved Oak Game Card Table Breton Brittany Flip Top Side Tab

19th Century French Carved Oak Game Card Table Breton Brittany Flip Top Side Tab

Located in Shreveport, LA

panels, in true Breton style, depicting four men in a pub playing cards! ~ Heavily carved ogee apron

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Felt, Wood, Oak

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table

Located in London, GB

to reveal a fabulous gaming interior for playing cards with an inlaid chess and draughts board and an

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

By Cohen & Charles

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

either side of four stylised playing cards. The lower portion of the design has a central escutcheon

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18th Century English George II Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with Ball & Claw Feet
18th Century English George II Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with Ball & Claw Feet

18th Century English George II Walnut Drop-Leaf Table with Ball & Claw Feet

Located in Shippensburg, PA

entertaining guests or playing cards in the evening. The very gentle curve of the legs is only barely

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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

highlights. The hinged top opens to reveal a fabulous gaming interior for playing cards with an inlaid

Category

1870s British Antique Playing Cards

At the Cleaners, Liberty Magazine Cover
At the Cleaners, Liberty Magazine Cover

At the Cleaners, Liberty Magazine Cover

By Leslie Thrasher

Located in Fort Washington, PA

At the Cleaners, Liberty magazine cover, October 1, 1927 Men playing cards at the cleaners

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1920s Other Art Style Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Regency Mahogany Card Table, circa 1820
Antique Regency Mahogany Card Table, circa 1820

Antique Regency Mahogany Card Table, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

grain. The top swivels to reveal a compartment to store your playing cards and then opens out to

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19th Century English Antique Playing Cards

Early 20th Century Edwardian Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Card Games Table
Early 20th Century Edwardian Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Card Games Table

Early 20th Century Edwardian Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Card Games Table

Located in London, GB

for playing cards, above a useful pair of frieze drawers. The table is raised on elegant square

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Brass and Agate Gaming Box Edinburgh, 19th Century
Antique Brass and Agate Gaming Box Edinburgh, 19th Century

Antique Brass and Agate Gaming Box Edinburgh, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

interior with playing cards, brass cribbage set, score counters, etc. Add a gaming touch to your home

Category

1850s British Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Agate, Brass

Early Meissen Rococo Group 'The Loving Mother' by Acier & Schönheit, 1774-1814
Early Meissen Rococo Group 'The Loving Mother' by Acier & Schönheit, 1774-1814

Early Meissen Rococo Group 'The Loving Mother' by Acier & Schönheit, 1774-1814

By Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

head, both arms throwing into the height, so that all the playing cards fall down and are scattered

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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case
Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case

Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case

Located in Newark, England

playing cards. The Chinoiserie Enamelled Etui Nécessaire Card Case dates to the late 18th century Georgian

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C
Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

Antique English Victorian Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar 19th C

Located in London, GB

opened by pressing the hidden button in the centre, revealing playing cards and draughts. It is a

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1880s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Console and Card Table By James Shoolbred London
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Console and Card Table By James Shoolbred London

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Console and Card Table By James Shoolbred London

By James Shoolbred

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

reveals a hidden secret shelf area (used to keep playing cards/dice), a perfect place for discreet storage

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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Sapele Wood

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, opening to reveal compartments for three glasses and playing cards, etc. There is a secret base drawer

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Located in London, GB

contains two packs of playing cards and a pair of dice and the markers for the cribbage board. Above this

Category

1880s Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Louis-philippe Sideboard In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century
Louis-philippe Sideboard In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century

Louis-philippe Sideboard In Solid Walnut, Late 19th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

professor, it housed games of wit such as chessboards, checkers, backgammon, and playing cards—testaments to

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

small brass button hidden behind the central decanter, it contains two packs of playing cards and a pair

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

American Federal Antique Mahogany Circular Card Table, circa 1800
American Federal Antique Mahogany Circular Card Table, circa 1800

American Federal Antique Mahogany Circular Card Table, circa 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

the period was it's round form for comfortably playing cards in the evenings. The table remains in

Category

Early 1800s American Federal Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Poplar, Wood

Georgian Rosewood Folding Top Patience Table
Georgian Rosewood Folding Top Patience Table

Georgian Rosewood Folding Top Patience Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

of the time, whilst also being able to sit down at them and play cards once the tops are folded over

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Louis Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table
19th Century French Louis Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table

19th Century French Louis Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table

Located in London, GB

tooled green baize fabric which is perfect for playing cards. It has a deep frieze with a storage

Category

1870s French Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Ormolu

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table
English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

for the wealthy clients of craftsmen who had a love for playing cards and a passion for proper

Category

18th Century English George II Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table
English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

for the wealthy clients of craftsmen who had a love for playing cards and a passion for proper

Category

18th Century English George II Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Combination Writing & Card Table, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Combination Writing & Card Table, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Combination Writing & Card Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

interior baize lined for playing cards. The top sits above a pair of useful frieze drawers and the table is

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb
19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb

19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin Brothers

Located in Dublin, IE

pair of silver plated oval dishes, cribbage board with pegs and playing cards, fitted with a Brahma

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Victorian Mahogany Entertainment Compendium Decanter Games Humidor
Victorian Mahogany Entertainment Compendium Decanter Games Humidor

Victorian Mahogany Entertainment Compendium Decanter Games Humidor

Located in Northampton, GB

loaded brass plaque that when pressed releases the spring loaded drawer which contains original playing

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

The Card Game
The Card Game

The Card Game

By Frederick William Elwell

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

exceptional oil by Elwell depicting young boys playing cards and smoking by candlelight. An incredibly

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Victorian Mahogany Games Roulette Table, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Games Roulette Table, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Games Roulette Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

interior for playing cards and then opens again to reveal a roulette table with four gaming wells. The

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880
Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880

Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880

Located in London, GB

table stands on elegant fluted tapering legs and there is a useful fitted drawer for storing playing

Category

19th Century French Antique Playing Cards

Antique French Louis Revival Floral Marquetry Card Table 19th C
Antique French Louis Revival Floral Marquetry Card Table 19th C

Antique French Louis Revival Floral Marquetry Card Table 19th C

Located in London, GB

in leafy ormolu sabots. The hinged top opens to reveal a green baize lined interior for playing

Category

1870s French Louis XV Antique Playing Cards

Materials

Ormolu

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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.