No.6 Austrian
This early Gerich work is an adaptation of the English pattern with continental stylisation. The double-ended designs are slightly different at each end and divided by a gold band.
Karl Gerich No.6: “Austrian” style playing cards, c.1982
This early Gerich work is an adaptation of the standard English pattern with continental or Austrian stylisation. The double-ended designs are slightly different at each end and divided by a gold band across the middle. The colour scheme includes red, yellow, green and pale violet.
Above: detail from an uncut sheet of Karl Gerich's double-ended 'Austrian' style playing cards; hand coloured copper etching with stencilled pips, c.1982. Complete packs contain 52 cards; cards measure 53mm x 85mm.
By Barney Townshend
United Kingdom • Member since October 06, 2015
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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