Sold for:
$200
$200
New York Consolidated Card Co. “Royal” Playing Cards. New York, ca. 1895. Commemorates the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Russia (subsequently replaced by Italy). The suits depict personages from Germany, Austria, England and Italy. May also be considered an illuminated deck, as the pips and suit symbols are all surrounded by a halo of gold. The edges sparkle with gold. NM. Hoch. P22.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
