Rare 1700’s Secondary Use Antique Playing Cards Woodcut Historic French Single

Description: Template By Froo! Rare 18th Century Secondary Use Artisan Playing Cards Woodcut Historic Single EXPLORE THE STORE ! Genuine Authentic RARE Woodblock Stencil Coloured Historic French Artisan Quality 18th Century Playing Card Single. Certificate of Authenticity with Every Purchase Card Face: Full Court / Knave SCARCITY: 8.8/10 CONDITION: (Subjective) See pic / Fragile / Surface wear / Sharp Corners / Age Surface Soiled / Damaged w/ Paper Loss / Folded and Pin Holed for Secondary Use / Highly Acceptable. CARD/QTY: 1 Card SIZE: 80x50mm FINISH/SURFACE: Painted / Artisan Colour ERA/PERIOD: 18th Century BOX/CASE: Mounted 1/2 Inch Archival COUNTRY: France Woodcuts by : IONET MONTPELELLIER TITLE/SUBJECT: KNAVE of Spades / Used for Secondary Use / Printer on Banner Process: Woodcut / Stencil Brush Painted MEDIUM: Fine Linen BACK: Unprinted Provenance: Private Collection SECONDARY USE FACTS: Their secondary use turns these playing cards into a rare and valuable source of documentation of daily life from the 15th to the 20th century Back in the 15/18th century many playing cards was used a invoice, Library use, promissory,messages or loan pieces , but also for announcements of weddings or funerals, emergency money, IOU 's; and even for music notations. These rare cards was used as a contract of monetary value or many other possible reasons. Playing cards tell a story. About the technique that they are made with, about the style and taste of their era. But also about the thriftiness in the past, as single cards from incomplete decks were used for just about anything that one can do with paper: they were written or drawn upon, overprinted, but also cut, folded , rolled or pleated and glued or pinned to something. Stationery paper was rare and expensive and playing cards were relatively cheap and had a handy format and a certain firmness. This incredibly rare single playing card from France is highly collectible. This decorative office or home displayable artifact is a must own! This is a true piece of gaming history as each deck does tell a story and also proves that owning such a magnificent artifact is truly remarkable for any collector! This spectacular investment example is only one reason why to own such a piece that's rich in card history. Now you can own one historic card with pure confidence and having the luxury of displaying a historic time piece that's authentic. 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Price: 324.5 USD

Location: New Castle, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-21T04:08:47.000Z

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