Aces
Many modern aces of spades are anonymous so that, in the absence of any other information, the collector has difficulty deciding who made them.
72: The Ace of Spades
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by Ken Lodge
In standard English packs the Ace of Spades is associated with decorative designs. This is a historical survey of why this should be.
Arthur Lee & Sons Ltd
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by Matt Probert
Advertising deck produced for Arthur Lee and Sons Ltd of Sheffield by Thomas De la Rue around 1958.
De la Rue’s 125th anniversary
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by Simon Wintle
In around 1955 De la Rue introduced a new coloured joker and a series of aces of spades with a silhouette of Thomas de La Rue which coincided with their 125th anniversary
Fake Blanchard Ace of Spades
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by Simon Wintle
Fake Blanchard Ace of Spades with court cards based on Hall.
Playing cards for the Bombay Market
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by Paul Symons
An interesting pack of playing cards with illustrated Indian aces made "Specially for the Bombay Market", c.1915.
Sands & McDougall Aces & Jokers
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by Jan Walls
Sands & McDougall produced many beautiful Spade Aces and Jokers.
Swiss Scenic Ace Souvenir Cards, c.1850
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by Simon Wintle
Souvenir pack with Scenic Aces made by Müller (Diessenhofen), c.1850.
Swiss Scenic Ace Souvenir Cards, c.1860
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by Simon Wintle
Souvenir pack with Scenic Aces made by J. Müller (Diessenhofen), c.1860. The courts are conventional figures based on French designs.
WW1 Commemorative
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by Rod Starling
In 1919 Brepols commemorated the victories of World War I with two new packs featuring portraits of Allied leaders on the court cards and famous battle scenes on the Aces.
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