Skat Deck, Altenburg Playing Cards, Finest Double Figure Cards, German Suited Deck, Vitamol Advertising, One-of-a-Kind, 1930s

An authentic historical piece from the 1930s: this fine double-figure Skat deck in the traditional Saxon double figure design was produced by the renowned Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken in Altenburg, Germany.

A particularly charming feature is the advertising back design.
The card backs display a vintage automobile advertisement from the mineral oil company EUCO, featuring the slogan:

“Motorists take note: Good lubrication – Vitamol.”

This creates a unique combination of classic German playing-card craftsmanship and authentic pre-war advertising history.

Finest double-figure cards, Saxon double figure design, German suited deck

Tax stamp “Deutsches Reich Nr. 90”

Manufacturer: Vereinigte Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken, Altenburg (Germany)

Dating: 1930s

32 cards with rounded corners, size approx. 57 × 106 mm

Card backs with Vitamol advertising (EUCO motor oil)

Complete deck

Original tuck box, showing typical age-related wear and light edge wear

Attractive authentic patina with honest signs of age: the Blatt 10 was once repaired, the Heart 7 and Heart Ace show small edge tears, and the Acorn 9 has a minor surface flaw (see photo 8). Such age-related traces are common for historical playing cards of this period

Overall a very attractive and collectible condition

This deck appeals not only to playing-card collectors, but also to enthusiasts of vintage advertising, automobile history, and 1930s design.

The cards have been carefully inspected and stored in clean conditions.
Shipping is handled securely with tracked DHL delivery.

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This is an original one-of-a-kind piece.