Classic Playing Card Culture & Collectibles


Playing cards and carefully selected cultural artefacts from the 19th and 20th century — chosen with discernment and an eye for history.

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Newly added historical playing cards, accessories, and selected one-of-a-kind pieces from my collection. Each item is available only once and carefully described.

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The World of Playing Cards

  • Playing Cards

    Original decks from the Imperial era, the interwar period and the GDR era — complemented by carefully selected 20th-century reprints

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  • Accessories & Objects

    Card presses, gaming trays and selected objects reflecting the culture of card play.

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  • Books & Reference

    Specialist literature, historical manuals and documentation on the culture of card games.

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  • Art & Decorative Objects

    Paintings, decorative plates and selected art objects inspired by the culture of card play.

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Playing cards as historical witnesses.
On @grandouvert I present historic single cards, rare decks and carefully selected accessories – documented with contextual background.

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