{"product_id":"skatspiel-altenburger-spielkarten-feinste-doppelbilder-karte-deutsches-blatt-l-reklame-einzelstuck-1930er-jahre","title":"Skat deck, Altenburg playing cards, finest double-figure card, German suited deck, Xaver Florentz advertising, one-of-a-kind, 1930s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eThis historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eadvertising Skat deck\u003c\/strong\u003e dates from the early 1930s and was produced by the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eVereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken A.G., Altenburg (Thuringia)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eThe deck carries the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e“Deutsches Reich Nr. 90” tax stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, a typical hallmark of playing cards from this period. With its elegant lion emblem \u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e“Feinste Doppelbilder-Karte” (Finest Double-Figure Card)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents the high quality of German printing craftsmanship and playing card culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eThe cards show a \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eSaxon double-figure design\u003c\/strong\u003e with finely colored suits – hearts, bells, acorns, and leaves – whose style can clearly be attributed to the 1930s. The card backs feature the distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eadvertising design of the company Xaver Florentz Wwe., Chemnitz-Altendorf\u003c\/strong\u003e, which celebrated its \u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e50th company anniversary in 1933\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eAt the time, the set was produced as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"908\"\u003epromotional company gift\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining playing card tradition, craftsmanship, and advertising history in a charming way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eThe cards are overall in good condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eSome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eManufacturer: Vereinigte Altenburger \u0026amp; Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken A.G., Altenburg (Thuringia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eEdition: Advertising issue for Xaver Florentz Wwe., Chemnitz-Altendorf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eAnniversary: 50 years of the company (1883–1933)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eDesign: Saxon double-figure deck – “Finest Double-Figure Card”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eTax stamp: Deutsches Reich No. 90 with eagle countermark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eCard size: approx. 105 × 57 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eCard backs: deep blue advertising design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eCondition: age-related patina and slight back layer separation; overall very well preserved for its age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eBox: original tuck box, lightly rubbed and worn but structurally very well preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eOriginal 1930s advertising edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eClassic Saxon double-figure design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eCollectible item with documentary historical value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eThe deck has been inspected, carefully stored, and is in the condition described above.\u003cbr data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eShipping is carried out carefully packaged via DHL with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2432\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you have any questions or would like additional detail photos, I will be happy to assist.\u003cbr data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eoriginal one-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57008598843740,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9834\/3260\/files\/DSC_5123.jpg?v=1773573045","url":"https:\/\/grandouvert.shop\/en\/products\/skatspiel-altenburger-spielkarten-feinste-doppelbilder-karte-deutsches-blatt-l-reklame-einzelstuck-1930er-jahre","provider":"GrandOuvert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}