Skat deck, Altenburg playing cards, finest double-figure card, German suited deck, Xaver Florentz advertising, one-of-a-kind, 1930s

This historic advertising Skat deck dates from the early 1930s and was produced by the renowned Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken A.G., Altenburg (Thuringia).

The deck carries the original “Deutsches Reich Nr. 90” tax stamp, a typical hallmark of playing cards from this period. With its elegant lion emblem “Feinste Doppelbilder-Karte” (Finest Double-Figure Card), it represents the high quality of German printing craftsmanship and playing card culture.

The cards show a Saxon double-figure design with finely colored suits – hearts, bells, acorns, and leaves – whose style can clearly be attributed to the 1930s. The card backs feature the distinctive advertising design of the company Xaver Florentz Wwe., Chemnitz-Altendorf, which celebrated its 50th company anniversary in 1933.

At the time, the set was produced as a promotional company gift, combining playing card tradition, craftsmanship, and advertising history in a charming way.

The cards are overall in good condition.
Some cards show slight separation on the backs, where the upper layer gently lifts from the carrier layer – a typical age-related feature of early multi-layer laminated playing cards. The subtle patina adds authentic vintage character and makes this deck a distinctive historical piece.

Details:

Manufacturer: Vereinigte Altenburger & Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken A.G., Altenburg (Thuringia)

Edition: Advertising issue for Xaver Florentz Wwe., Chemnitz-Altendorf

Anniversary: 50 years of the company (1883–1933)

Design: Saxon double-figure deck – “Finest Double-Figure Card”

Tax stamp: Deutsches Reich No. 90 with eagle countermark

Card size: approx. 105 × 57 mm

Card backs: deep blue advertising design

Condition: age-related patina and slight back layer separation; overall very well preserved for its age

Box: original tuck box, lightly rubbed and worn but structurally very well preserved

Highlights:

Original 1930s advertising edition

Classic Saxon double-figure design

Collectible item with documentary historical value

The deck has been inspected, carefully stored, and is in the condition described above.
Shipping is carried out carefully packaged via DHL with tracking.

If you have any questions or would like additional detail photos, I will be happy to assist.
This is an original one-of-a-kind piece.