F. X. Schmid

“Deck with French suits”
A facsimile of an early 19th century French-suited deck from the collection of F.X. Schmid.

10: Playing Cards in Germany
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.

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

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

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

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

Endangered Species and other animals
54 different endangered species depicted in full colour published by Safari Limited, Ojus, Florida, USA, c1986.

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

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

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

Luxus Skatkarten
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.

Märchen-Quartett
Fairy Tales quartet game by F.X. Schmid, Munich, 1960.

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

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

Naipe Español "VICTORIA ® by F. X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.
Naipe Español "VICTORIA ® by F. X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.

Naipe PAYADOR by F.X. Schmid (Argentina) S.A.
Naipe Español "PAYADOR ®"

No.407 Naipe Español by F. X. Schmid
Naipe Español No.407 by F. X. Schmid, c.1980.

Olsen Smygvänliga
Olsen Spelkort Smygvänliga - Swedish pattern made by F.X. Schmid for Olsen

Pumuckl quartet game
Quartet game featuring the kobold Pumuckl, creation of the German author Ellis Kaut.