Piatnik Skat Card Deck from Vienna, 1981 – French-Suited Vintage Cards in Original Green Box

A complete Skat card deck by Piatnik of Vienna, printed in 1981 – dated by the serial number 81 247 on the Ace of Spades. The cards show the classic French pattern and still rest in their original green cardboard box.

Maker and History

Piatnik has been printing playing cards in Vienna since 1824 and remains one of Europe's best-known card makers. A deck from the early 1980s is a small piece of Austrian everyday culture – for card players and collectors alike.

Details

• Cards: 33
• Pattern: French pattern
• Maker: Piatnik, Vienna, Austria
• Date: 1981 (serial number on the Ace of Spades)
• Packaging: original green cardboard box

Condition

Excellent vintage condition, kept in the original box. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.

Who It's For

For card collectors, Skat players with a sense of style, and anyone looking for a nostalgic prop for photography, junk journals or retro decor. A thoughtful vintage gift for cozy fall evenings.

Care

Store dry and away from direct light, ideally in the box.

Price is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.

Megaflohmarkt in Vienna. The green box lay among old postcards, still neatly closed, and a faint scent of paper escaped when it was opened. How many tricks were won with this deck, and how many lost? Some games never quite end.

A deck full of evenings — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop