Reynolds non-standard
Sometime around c.1850 Reynolds & Sons produced this non-standard or variant pack with courts inspired by Continental designs, based loosely on the French 'Paris' pattern.
Reynolds Non-standard pack, c.1850
Sometime around c.1850 Reynolds & Sons produced this non-standard or variant pack with courts inspired by Continental designs, based loosely on the French 'Paris' pattern. The finely engraved designs have been coloured with stencils. The backs are plain.
The 'Old Frizzle' Ace of Spades shows the duty of one shilling which was payable on cards for the home market during the period 1828-1862. This duty was collected by the Stamp Office through the sale of these specially printed Aces of Spades which manufacturers had to purchase. The plates for these aces were made by Perkins Bacon and Petch and then printed by the Stamp Office.
By Simon Wintle
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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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