Marguerite
Each court figure is richly decorated and holding something different: a letter, a wreath, a quill pen, a mace, a bird, a flower, a cushion, a goblet, a flute, etc.
“Marguerite” by Müller & Cie., Switzerland, c.1930
Marguerite fantasy costume playing cards, made by Müller & Cie in Schaffhausen, Switzerland in about 1930, in wonderful colour-lithography printing. Each court figure is richly decorated and holding something different: a letter, a wreath, a quill pen, a mace, a bird, a flower, a cushion, a goblet, a flute, etc. The pack has been re-issued several times with slight differences in the artwork, different back designs and various Jokers.
See also: Richelieu • Casino • Rococco • Zodiac Bridge • Richard Wagner • Egbert Moehsnang • Swiss Regional Costumes.
Above: 'Marguerite' fantasy double-ended costume playing cards by Müller & Cie., Switzerland. c.1930. Gilded corners. 92x60mms. Reprinted in 1971. Images courtesy Rod Starling.
By Rod Starling (1936-2023)
United States • Member since January 09, 2013
Rod Starling was one of the founding members of the 52 Plus Joker card collectors club. He authored many articles for the club's quarterly newsletter, Clear the Decks. His collection encompasses both foreign and American decks. Rod also authored a book titled The Art and Pleasures of Playing Cards.
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