Pedro Domecq

Naipes Finos Faisán anglo-american pattern for Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy with interesting courts. The ace of spades has a pheasant's head inside the spade and the jokers are also pheasants.

Above: Faisán anglo-american pattern for Pedro Domecq Mexican brandy made by Productos Leo S.A., c.2000. 52 cards + 2 jokers.

English pattern by Productos Leo, S.A. - additional note from Roddy Somerville

Standard-size version of this manufacturer’s take on the English pattern (see also the large-index version, Ken Lodge’s blog page 9). The faces of all the colourful courts are pink. The maker’s name is on the Ace of Spades. The Joker depicts a handsome pheasant, in keeping with the brand name. High-quality production for the Hotel Presidente Inter-Continental, Mexico, a sober advertisement for which appears on the backs in blue on white. See the box►

Above: English pattern “El Faisan” brand by Productos Leo, S.A., Mexico, c.2000s. 52 cards + 2 Jokers in tuck box. Size: 58.5 x 90 mm. The clothing design of the courts has been elongated by doubling some of the central elements.

More recently (date unknown) Productos Leo has been re-named Papel Sin Limites S.A. de C.V.• See the box