{"product_id":"tarock-miniatur-schafkopf-in-streichholzschachtel-b-dondorf-design-in-ass-zeit-feine-doppelbilder-karte-einzelstuck-1930er-jahre","title":"Miniature Tarock Playing Cards, Schafkopf Deck in Matchbox, B. Dondorf Design in ASS Era, Fine Double Image Cards, One-of-a-Kind, 1930s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eAn exceptionally charming miniature Tarock \/ Schafkopf card game from the late 1930s – produced during the transitional period when \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eB. Dondorf, Frankfurt am Main\u003c\/strong\u003e, had already been integrated into \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eASS (Vereinigte Altenburger \u0026amp; Stralsunder Spielkartenfabriken)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eSaxon double image deck (36 cards)\u003c\/strong\u003e still carries the unmistakable elegance of the classic Dondorf design: the distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"690\"\u003elion medallion with the inscription “Feine Doppelbilder Karte”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the delicate heraldic cartouche on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eAce of Hearts\u003c\/strong\u003e. These details reflect the high printing quality and refined aesthetic tradition of the Dondorf workshops, continued by ASS in the late 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eThe miniature deck is \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"971\"\u003ecomplete, unplayed, and remarkably well preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003ered fine checkered back design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eThe cards are stored in an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eoriginal matchbox of the German Match Monopoly Company (DZMG)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the same period. The small wooden box is covered with violet paper and bears the original label with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eReich eagle and Reichspfennig price indication\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eRemarkably, the matchbox itself is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eunused and in exceptionally well-preserved condition for the 1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eA small but fascinating piece of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eGerman everyday and gaming culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining history, craftsmanship, and nostalgia in miniature form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003ePeriod: late 1930s (approx. 1937–1939)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eManufacturer: B. Dondorf \/ ASS (United Altenburg \u0026amp; Stralsund Playing Card Factories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eGame type: Tarock \/ Schafkopf, 36 cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eCard pattern: Saxon double image\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eDesign: “Feine Doppelbilder Karte”, lion medallion \u0026amp; Dondorf cartouche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eCard back: red checkered pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eCard size: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e34 mm × 26 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (miniature format)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eBox: DZMG matchbox, wooden core with violet paper covering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eBox size: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e51 mm × 35 mm × 15 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eCondition cards: unplayed, excellent preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eCondition box: unused, exceptionally well preserved for the 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eMaterials: wood, paper, printing inks of the 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eOriginal Dondorf design from the ASS transition period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eRare miniature Tarock \/ Schafkopf deck in Saxon double image pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eUnplayed miniature deck – a highlight for collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003ePeriod-correct unused DZMG matchbox used as presentation box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eAuthentic piece of German playing-card and design history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2882\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe deck has been carefully inspected and stored and is offered in the condition described.\u003cbr data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eShipping will be carefully packed and sent with DHL including tracking.\u003cbr data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eIf you have any questions or would like additional detailed photos, I will be happy to assist.\u003cbr data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eThis is an original \u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eone-of-a-kind collector’s item\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B. 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