Bavarian pattern by Ernst Jegel
Bavarian pattern published by Ernst Jegel, Nuremberg, late 19th C.
36-card Bavarian type published by Ernst Jegel, Nuremberg, late 19th century. The deuce of hearts shows a lady adorning a monument, and has the tax stamp. The king of hearts holds a shield with Ernst Jegel’s trade mark. The 8 of leaves has a tablet with the lettering "Ernst Jegel in Nürnberg". The other numeral cards all have vignettes beneath the suit marks depicting wild animals or country pastimes.
Above: Bavarian pattern published by Ernst Jegel, Nuremberg, late 19th century. 36 cards, hand-coloured lithograph, backs printed with a red pattern. © The Trustees of the British Museum • Bavarian type pack►
Further References
O’Donoghue, Freeman M: Catalogue of the collection of playing cards bequeathed by Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Trustees of the British Museum, London, 1901 (German 35) • [digital version here]
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