Piket Fijne Speelkaarten, c.1925-30
‘Piket Fijne Speelkaarten’ by La Turnhoutoise, c.1925-30.
‘Piket Fijne Speelkaarten’ by La Turnhoutoise for export to the Netherlands, c.1925-30. The court cards have an affinity with the French Paris pattern but are nevertheless a fantasy design. The four aces show various buildings from The Netherlands at each end.
Above: ‘Piket Fijne Speelkaarten’ by La Turnhoutoise, c.1930. 32 cards + 1 extra card in box. Gilded corners. The back design is a floral pattern in red or blue.
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