Naipes ‘Jaque’ by Casabó S.A., c.1997
Naipes ‘Jaque’ Catalan pattern manufactured by Casabó S.A. for Laboratorios Gautier, c.1997.
Naipes ‘Jaque’ 40-card Spanish-suited Catalan pattern pack by CASABÓ S.A., Cuareim 1885, Montevideo, for Laboratorios Gautier, c.1997. ‘Jaque’ means ‘Check’ (as in checkmate). Casabó also produced Naipes Conga, Naipes Elefante, Naipes Tatú, American, The Monkey and Naipes Bambú►
Above: Naipes ‘Jaque’ 40-card + joker Catalan pattern by CASABÓ S.A. for Laboratorios Gautier, c.1997. The joker shows a horse's head wearing a gilded bridle adorned with red ornaments. The seven of coins shows the company name as Casabo S.A., Cuareim 1885, Montevideo.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
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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