Jeux L.G.L., Paris
“BridgPoker”
A rare Art Deco pack by Jeux L.G.L., Paris.
Above: from the collection of Barney Townshend. See also: Tungsram Playing Cards►
“Spanish Deck”
Above: Spanish-suited pack by Jeux L.G.L. Paris in art deco style. The four of coins features a crowned lion and the four kings are also crowned. The pages may be female. From the collection of Alberto Pérez González.
“Parisian” Spanish Deck
Above: alternative Spanish-suited pack by Jeux L.G.L. with square corners. The four of coins also features a crowned lion and the four kings are crowned with their calves showing, resembling the Spanish “Parisian” pattern. From the collection of Enrique García Martín.
By Barney Townshend
United Kingdom • Member since October 06, 2015 • Contact
Retired Airline Pilot, interested in: Transformation Playing Cards, Karl Gerich and Elaine Lewis. Secretary of the EPCS. Treasurer of the IPCS.
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