Jass
Antique Swiss Playing Cards, c.1530
The Swiss national suit system of shields, acorns, hawkbells and flowers originated sometime during the fifteenth century.
Frauejass
‘Frauejass / le Jass au féminin’ designed by Susan Csomor, Switzerland, c. 1998.
Jass Allemand
Egbert Moehsnang produced this contemporary Swiss-suited, double-ended pack, based on original XV century sources, but they were shunned by card players.
Mini Jass
Pocket-size cards with modern designs for playing the Swiss national card game, Jass.
Modern Swiss-German Pattern
Modern Swiss-German Pattern by AGMüller, c.2000.
Schweizer Luxus-Jasskarte No.41
The lower and upper knaves are depicted in a vibrant and lively manner, while the enthroned kings are more ponderous. The traditional Swiss Shield court cards also have beer tankards with a barrel on the Deuce.
Schwyzer Fasnachts-Jass
Traditional carnival figures from the Swiss canton Schwyz, as interpreted by the artist Léon Schnyder.
Standard Swiss-German pattern (single-ended)
20th century version of a single-ended Swiss-German pattern pack for the game of Jass.
Swiss Playing Cards by David Hurter, c.1830
David Hurter had begun to build up a playing card business in Schaffhausen during the late 18th century.