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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Ask the Experts at 52 Plus Joker
« on: July 30, 2020, 08:11:47 AM »
Thank you for the input, I've been unable to identify any manufacturer's stamp or markings. Iregularities in size and shape suggest to me that parts of the process must have been handmade, while others were machine. Google hasn't turned up any similar sets or patterns either for me.

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Ask the Experts at 52 Plus Joker
« on: July 12, 2020, 11:47:23 PM »
Hello, I'm totally new and this is my first post.
I have been given a card set and knowing it's old I've been unable to obtain any information on this set, ie where and when it is from.
I believe it was brought from Europe by my grandparents or their parents.

Here are some details:
It appears to be a bridge set including coasters, table cover, scoring book (unused), double deck case holding 2 virtually unused BP Grimaud decks, gold with symbols - one green the other red. Each deck has 3 joker's.
The decks have a compass Rose in the middle, and there is embossing around the edge of the card matt.  Each edge of the card matt has one of the poles, n, s, o(oest) and e, so I think the cards and the set are a match.
In the centre of the coasters are a crest with what I think is a harp.

I haven't been able to find any information on a set like this to determine a date for the set. I'm guessing it would have been a gift set, so any information would be appreciated.

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