Schmid F.X. — The World of Playing Cards

“Deck with French suits”

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Feb 05, 2021

A facsimile of an early 19th century French-suited deck from the collection of F.X. Schmid.

10: Playing Cards in Germany

by Ken Lodge
Jul 20, 2012

The playing card manufacturers of Germany from 1900 until 1939 provide a complicated set of relationships that deserve closer investigation. Here are some of the standard English designs to be found.

1982

Dallas playing cards

by Roddy Somerville
Mar 02, 2023

Seven of the top stars from the famous TV series Dallas.

1985

Das Nassauische Kartenspiel

by Roddy Somerville
Nov 12, 2023

Pack conceived by Berthold Conradi, commemorating the 700th anniversary of the granting of town rights to Idstein.

1950

Die 4 Jahreszeiten

by Rex Pitts (1940-2021)
Sep 06, 2018

Die 4 Jahreszeiten Quartett-Spiel illustrated by Anneliese Tesdorpf, published by F X Schmid, 1950.

1986

Endangered Species and other animals

by Roddy Somerville
Feb 25, 2023

54 different endangered species depicted in full colour published by Safari Limited, Ojus, Florida, USA, c1986.

F. X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.

by Simon Wintle
Apr 05, 2002

Spanish-suited playing cards by F. X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.

F. X. Schmid Mini-Patience

by Matt Probert
Jul 29, 2016

Miniature Patience playing cards in Rococo style published by F. X. Schmid, c.1960

1958

Filmstar-Parade

by Amit Benyovits
Jun 01, 2016

Filmstar-Parade Quartet card game published by F X Schmid, Munich, c.1958.

Later Bavarian Pattern

by Simon Wintle
Aug 02, 2014

Later Bavarian single-ended pattern by Vereinigte Altenburg-Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken A-G., c.1937

1880

The cards are from a facsimile edition published by F. X. Schmid, Munich, in 1981. The artist is unknown, but the artwork follows the tradition of German playing card design and conveys a vivid sense of emotion, sensuality and vitality.