Moguls
60: Some less common Goodall packs, 1875-95
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by Ken Lodge
There are some interesting packs from Goodall in the last quarter of the 19th century.
7: Brands and Packs
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by Ken Lodge
The introduction of brands commenced during the late 19th century as a development of the old qualities: Moguls, Harrys, Highlanders and Merry Andrews.
Continental Card Co
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by Simon Wintle
The Continental Card Company, 220 North Second Street, Philadelphia, started in 1874, manufacturing various qualities of playing cards, including Continental Steamboats, Manhattans, Continental Moguls, etc. Single-ended and double-ended decks are known, also a "Highest Trump" Joker.
I. Hardy facsimile
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by Matt Probert
Facsimile edition of 19th century I. Hardy Exportation deck complete with reproduction tax wrapper, c.1980s.
John Llewellyn, playing card manufacturer, London, 1778-1785
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by Simon Wintle
John Llewellyn, playing card manufacturer, London, 1778-1785
Karl Gerich No. 25: “Great Mogul”
'Great Mogul' branded playing cards designed and produced by Karl Gerich.
Karl Gerich No.16: “Patience Indien”
Karl Gerich's “Patience Indien No.16”, published in 1991, is adapted from Grimaud's “Whist Indienne” (c.1900). The double-ended courts are dressed in Arab garb.
Léonard Biermans, Turnhout
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by Simon Wintle
Léonard Biermans had been employed by Brepols from 1871-1874 before opening his own playing card factory in 1875.
Reynolds c.1809-1885
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by Simon Wintle
Joseph Reynolds had been producing playing cards in the traditional method since c.1809.
Swiss Mogul Cards, 1880-1890
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by Simon Wintle
English type 'Mogul' playing cards manufactured in Switzerland by John Müller for export to India, c.1880-1890.
Van Genechten
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by Simon Wintle
A. Van Genechten ran a flourishing business, supplying various kinds of cards both inside the country and abroad including England, Spain, France, Denmark, South-East Asia, China and Japan.
W. H. Willis & Co
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by Simon Wintle
Willis & Company was formed in 1869, having been preceded by Charles Steer at the same address (80 Long Acre, London), who also manufactured playing cards during the 1850s and 60s.
Wrappers
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by Simon Wintle
Playing cards were traditionally sold inside paper wrappers, which were usually thrown away.