Sands & McDougall Court Cards
Sands & McDougall Court Cards
Several styles of court cards and aces of spades are known to have been issued over time. Some are shown here.
1st Type
2nd Type
Ace of spades with the coats of arms of Australian states around, c.1900 onwards. Redrawn court cards with more idiosyncratic designs.
3rd Type
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Sands & McDougall Court Cards
Sands & McDougall Court Cards