Mesmaekers Frères
18: Belgian Cards: An Introduction
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by Ken Lodge
The card-makers of Turnhout were prolific in their output and inveterate copiers.
23: Belgian Makers: Mesmaekers
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by Ken Lodge
Gustaaf Mesmaekers founded his business in 1859 in association with Louis-François Moentack, who left the business in 1862.
Anon Spanish Cards c.1875
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited playing cards made in Belgium by Mesmaekers Frères, c.1875.
Chi Chi Pai
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by Simon Wintle
Chinese “Chi Chi Pai” Playing Cards by Mesmaekers Frères for Far East market.
L’union fait la force
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by Rod Starling
“L’Union Fait la Force”, sometimes known as “the Allied pack”, has the four suits dedicated to the victorious nations of the Second World War.
Mesmaekers & Moentack, c.1860
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by Simon Wintle
The Mesmaekers firm had been established in Turnhout in 1859 by the partnership of Gustaaf Mesmaekers and Louis-François Moentack.
Mesmaekers Spanish Pack, c.1875
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by Simon Wintle
Mesmaekers Spanish Pack for export to Spanish colonies and South American countries, c.1875
Naypes Finos made in Belgium
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by Simon Wintle
Belgian manufacturers were competing against Spanish makers. Features of the traditional Spanish designs, including many well-known brands, were imitated or plagiarised.
Philips Arlita
Philips 'Arlita' advertising playing cards manufactured by Etabl. Mesmaekers Frères S.A., Turnhout, Belgium, 1925.
Portuguese Type Playing Cards made in Belgium
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by Simon Wintle
Portuguese type pack with ‘dragon’ aces made in Belgium by Mesmaekers Frères, Turnhout, c.1875-1900.
West Flanders Souvenir
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by Simon Wintle
West Flanders Souvenir pack manufactured in Belgium by Mesmaekers, c.1950.