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Lot 185:
Description
This collection comprises an assortment of playing card decks, card games, and related storage items from various manufacturers and periods. Notable identified items include a pack of Waddingtons Number 1 Playing Cards featuring a linen finish in its original blue and white cardboard box, and three packs of W.H. Smith (WHS) Delesi Registered playing cards with a linen grained finish, housed in original green and white branded boxes. International decks include a Belgian Zwarte Piet deck (880 Papita) depicting the traditional folklore character in a red and yellow box, a Spanish Fournier 2000 deck from Vitoria, and a German Schwarzer Peter deck appearing to be in its original paper or cellophane wrapping. The lot also features a deck in a red textured box with a white label featuring vertical Asian characters, and two miniature French decks titled Jeu de 54 CARTES and Jeu Gothique contained within a divided wooden box. Collectible and novelty items include a Top Trumps Specials set featuring Chelsea Football Club 05/06 Season in a blue plastic carry case, a Trick Cards set in a yellow cardboard box, and a promotional deck box printed for Neil Wilson, Motor Agent of Dunoon. Storage and accessories consist of a brown leatherette pouch with two popper fasteners embossed with Playing Cards, a light-coloured wooden box with a pyrographed design on the lid depicting playing cards and dice, and a larger black box. Materials include cardboard, paper, wood, leatherette, and plastic.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally fair to good condition. Several of the cardboard boxes show signs of age-related wear, including scuffing, creasing, and some minor tears to the flaps. Some decks appear to be unopened in original cellophane or paper wraps. Completeness of individual decks has not been verified.
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