The Altenburg Congress Card is a historically interesting Skat deck from the era of the German Skat congresses. It reflects the organized Skat culture of the interwar period and was developed as a representative playing card for tournament and congress play.
Original Skat deck by Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken A.G., Altenburg
Name: Altenburg Congress Card
Pattern: Saxon Pattern / Berlin Pattern
Dating: 1930s
32 cards, complete
Card size: approx. 91 × 106 mm
Version with gilt corners / gold-edged finish
Reverse: green ornamental pattern with black print and central rosette motif
Original folding box with the inscription “Altenburger Kongreß-Karte mit 32 Blatt”
Historical note on the box: “Die Spielkarte der Deutschen Skatkongresse” — the playing card of the German Skat congresses
Cards are unused and in very good condition
Folding box shows age-related damage in some areas, but is overall very well and firmly preserved for its age
Rare collector’s item for Skat players, playing card collectors and enthusiasts of German playing card history
The deck has been checked by me, stored carefully and is in the condition described. Shipping is carried out securely packed with DHL and tracking.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if further detail photos are required. This is an original one-of-a-kind item.
