Piatnik Preference Playing Cards No. 1, French Suits, 32 Cards with Original Box – Vintage Vienna 1970s–1980s

A complete deck of 32 cards – "Französische Preferencekarten Nr. 1" (No. 1807) by Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne, Vienna.

Design

Traditional French-suited court cards with colorful historic detail. The Ace of Hearts shows the famous Piatnik horseman trademark, the Ace of Spades the imprint "Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne Wien XIV – Made in Austria". The back has a red, black and white pattern.

Details & Condition

• Maker: Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne, Vienna
• Catalog number: No. 1807, 32 cards, complete
• With original box
• Size: approx. 10 x 6.5 cm / 3.9 x 2.6 in
• Date: approx. 1970s–1980s
• Condition: excellent; light age patina / foxing, crisp images, box with light edge wear

Who It's For

For playing card collectors, magicians and fans of Austrian card culture – a holiday gift for sociable card nights.

Care

Store dry.

At the Scouts' flea market in Zwettl the deck lay in a shoebox full of cards – the only one that still had all 32 cards together.

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