Skat
53: Some recent acquisitions
The following items are a selection of what has come my way over the past two to three years.

Altenburger Bauerntrachten
“Altenburger Bauerntrachten” commemorating 150 years of playing cards from Altenburg, designed by Andreas Wachter, 1982.

American Skat
These decks were produced in various grades for the German immigrant population and feature the German eagle and the German and American flags intertwined. There were two versions: one with German faces and one with American faces.

Angler Skat
Angler Skat manufactured by VEB Altenburg, c.1981

Geprüfte Sicherheit
Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Accident Research, 1978

Gundlach Skat No.100
Skat No.100 by E. Gundlach, Bielefeld, 1949.

Hungarian Drinking Skat
Hungarian Drinking Skat, c.2004.

Hunting Themed Skat
German-suited hunting themed deck designed by Günter Schmitz and made by VEB Altenburg, 1980.

Leipzig Exhibition Skat, 1897
“Leipziger Skat-Karte” depicting scenes from the Leipzig Industry and Trade Exhibition designed by Arthur Lewin, 1897.

Loriot Rummy
Delightful comical deck designed by Loriot, the German cartoonist and comedian, 1973.

Löwen Entertainment
Skat deck for Löwen Entertainment, producers of electronic gaming machines, 1986

Luxus Skatkarte Nr.1134
Luxus Skatkarte Nr.1134 printed by Brepols for Germany, c.1940s.

Micky Mau~Mau
Micky Mau~Mau by F. X. Schmid, 1978.

Mordillo Skat
Mordillo Skat designed by Guillermo Mordillo, c.1979

No.4 Special Whist
No.4 Special Whist (American Skat) playing cards made by the Russell & Morgan Printing Company, 1889.

North German pattern
The North German pattern appeared in the mid-19th century, derived from the French ‘Paris’ pattern,

Original Skatgeld der Stadt Altenburg
“Original Skatgeld der Stadt Altenburg” featuring the emergency money of 1921 designed by Otto Pech

Skat by Franciszek Bunsch
Skat pack designed by Franciszek Bunsch

Skat Express
One end Berlin pattern the other standard English pattern

Skat Politisch
Political “Skat Politisch” published by ASS, 1976.

Become a Contributor
For collectors, researchers, students, academics and others like yourself.
Share the treasures of your collection. You can upload anything. Antique packs, cardistry, children’s card games, share your cherished collection, start your own playing card blog, post your sale list, review your favourite packs, or promote Kickstarter projects.
Add New Article