Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
This lot comprises eight individual decks of playing cards, primarily focused on travel souvenirs. The collection includes a deck titled Souvenir from Corfu featuring colour photographs of the region in a blue cardboard box. A Greek-themed deck titled Museum of Greece depicts ancient columns and museum scenes. A plastic-coated deck titled Souvenir from Peloponnese features a coastal scene with a fortification and is marked with the manufacturer name Hattalis. A gold-toned box contains professional playing cards produced by Toubis, featuring a Greek website and an Athens-based telephone number. The maritime-themed Favourable Winds deck features an illustration of a sailing ship and is marked as made in China. An Egyptian-themed Pharaonic Playing Cards deck displays illustrations of historical figures including King Tutankhamun and Nefertiti. The group also includes a souvenir deck with a coastal landscape featuring a cutout window showing the ace of hearts and a final unbranded deck housed in a translucent white plastic oval-shaped travel case. The cards are manufactured from plastic-coated cardstock.
Condition report:
The collection is presented in good, used condition. The cardboard outer packaging shows evidence of minor shelf wear, including light scuffing and rounding to the corners. All decks remain within their original boxes or cases. The translucent plastic travel case exhibits minor surface scratches consistent with handling.
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