Altenburg Skat Cards No. 39 – Original 1940s
An authentic skat deck from the production period of the 1940s, manufactured by the United Altenburg and Stralsund Playing Card Factories, historically one of the most important centers of German playing card production.
This deck documents the formal continuity of the French-suited pattern within the German Reich and represents a characteristic example of industrial card manufacturing during the wartime era.
Its clear, functional design and classic format position this set as a culturally relevant collector’s piece with strong historical authenticity.
Historical Context
Since the 19th century, Altenburg has been regarded as a core location of German playing card production.
Skat Card No. 39 reflects a standardized 1940s edition — practical, clearly structured, and optimized for gameplay.
Unplayed examples with the original tuck box are significantly rarer today than comparable post-war editions.
Details
Manufacturer: United Altenburg and Stralsund Playing Card Factories
Model: Skat Card No. 39
Dating: 1940s
Suit System: French suits (Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs)
Deck Size: 32 cards
Card Size: approx. 59 × 91 mm
Rounded corners
Back design: Dark blue
Condition: Unplayed
Original tuck box intact and undamaged
Collector’s Value
This deck is not a reprint but an original historical artifact from the 1940s.
Particularly suitable for:
Collectors of historical skat cards
Enthusiasts of Altenburg playing cards
Historically oriented buyers
A distinctive and substantial gift option
The exceptionally well-preserved condition materially enhances its long-term collectibility and value stability.
The deck has been personally inspected, carefully stored, and corresponds exactly to the condition described above.
Shipping is securely packaged via DHL with tracking.
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This is an original unique piece.
