Gabriel Uffenheimer
Rare example of the production of Johann Gabriel Uffenheimer, Guntramsdorf, 1825.
Johann Gabriel Uffenheimer (1778–c. 1855) was an influential Austrian industrialist in the early 19th century, known for founding a paper production company in 1804. He later achieved significant success with the production of playing cards at the factory he founded in Guntramsdorf in 1824. His playing card factory quickly gained recognition for its excellence. On May 16, 1826, Emperor Franz I and Empress Caroline visited his company, underscoring its prominence at the time.
Gabriel Uffenheimer’s playing card business was taken over by Josef Glanz in 1849 and eventually became part of Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne in Vienna, ensuring the continuation of his legacy.
Above: fine non-standard french-suited playing cards produced by Johann Gabriel Uffenheimer, Guntramsdorf, Austria, 1825. Stencil coloured engravings. Images courtesy Alberto Pérez González.
References
ÖsterreichWiki.org: Guntramsdorfer Druckfabrik►
British Museum: German-suited pack by J.G. Uffenheimer in Guntramsdorf, 1827►
By Alberto Pérez González
Spain • Member since December 21, 2016
I am a researcher and my primary interest lies in playing cards manufactured in Cádiz (not the 'Cádiz' type in general). I have authored several articles in the annual Asescoin magazine 'La Sota'. Among them are: “Madrid’s Playing Cards from the 17th to the 20th Century”; “New Contributions to the Study of Playing Cards in the Valencian Country”; “The Fouquets: 'Navarra pattern' in the Netherlands”; “Divided Playing Cards: Combining Ingenuity with Skill”; “Here Be Dragons: Speculations on the Evolution of the so-called 'Portuguese' Pattern”; “Playing Cards in Chile: News and Chronicles from the Viceroyalty Era”...
I have written and designed the book “Los Naipes de Cádiz” (296 pp). Additionally, I have contributed to the design, layout, and collaboration in Enrique García Martín’s book “Naipes, Arte y Fantasía” (444 pp).
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