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10ofclubs · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2013, 08:38:27 AM »

Wow runt, nice collection! Are those Blue Ribbon decks in the second picture? I've seen those around before, care to share som history on them? Is there just four of them?

Nurul · « **Reply #26 on:** December 29, 2013, 08:57:36 AM »

Hey runit, glad to see you come out your shell :p amazing collection as always

always look forward to seeing your stuff.

Anthony · « **Reply #27 on:** December 29, 2013, 09:53:57 AM »

Wow some fantastic vintage pieces being added to this topic. While I have nothing to contribute at the moment, I am enjoying the information and education from the new Vintage section of the site

52plusjoker · « **Reply #28 on:** December 29, 2013, 11:26:13 AM »

There'll be more when I get back home on Jan 2nd and start putting up antique/ vintage cards on a more regular basis. Think I'll do each posting as a separate topic so we can get comments related specifically to each.
Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy 2014 with some nice additions to your collections!

yoel · « **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2013, 04:40:39 PM »

I had to dig in to my collection to find a gift for a friend so I figured I would share a few pics.

In the first and second picture all of the decks are sealed except for the 2 Fanning Decks. There are some Pinochle Decks in there but thats just because I am an avid Pinochle player and it is something that I don't mind collecting. The Bee's on the bottom left are the smooth finish variation which is rather rare the others that I have are all cambric. Oh and the Mavericks are probably one of my favorite decks. I have one that is opened and they are some of the best handling cards I have used.

The third picture is a cool piece of playing card advertisement from the 70's.

The fourth picture consists of a few vintage magic decks. One is an old Fox Lake Rainbow Deck very rare and they are in mint condition. The Enardoe Deck is a vintage Stripper Deck and the Delesi is a vintage Invisible Deck.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #30 on:** December 30, 2013, 02:04:10 AM »

Quote from: yoelanshel on December 29, 2013, 04:40:39 PM

I had to dig in to my collection to find a gift for a friend so I figured I would share a few pics.

In the first and second picture all of the decks are sealed except for the 2 Fanning Decks. There are some Pinochle Decks in there but thats just because I am an avid Pinochle player and it is something that I don't mind collecting. The Bee's on the bottom left are the smooth finish variation which is rather rare the others that I have are all cambric. Oh and the Mavericks are probably one of my favorite decks. I have one that is opened and they are some of the best handling cards I have used.

The third picture is a cool piece of playing card advertisement from the 70's.

The fourth picture consists of a few vintage magic decks. One is an old Fox Lake Rainbow Deck very rare and they are in mint condition. The Enardoe Deck is a vintage Stripper Deck and the Delesi is a vintage Invisible Deck.

Don't even try handling modern Mavericks - they're made very cheaply and if you had to faro to save your life, this is NOT the deck you'd choose.

The Fox Lake cards are actually part of a series of assorted magic decks - but the most interesting thing about them is that they're all based off of the Aviator BRIDGE-sized deck. I recognized the card back right away. Here's a British site selling a huge variety of gaffed Aviator/Fox Lake bridge decks:
http://www.cards4magic.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_xAviator__Fox_Lake_.html

Judging from the box images, the Delesi deck is also Aviator bridge-sized, and I'd guess the Enardoe is, too - what an oddball name, until you realize the "maker" is Edward O. Drane - shorten the first name to just the initial, spell the whole thing backwards, and there it is, the deck brand name...

It's kind of a common lazy-man's name generator, spelling things backwards like that. There's a company that does construction garbage hauling in my area called Nacirema, apparently run by a rather patriotic americaN...

52plusjoker · « **Reply #31 on:** December 30, 2013, 09:07:43 AM »

Noswad here. Interesting about the Fox Lake. Thanks.

yoel · « **Reply #32 on:** December 30, 2013, 10:22:37 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on December 30, 2013, 02:04:10 AM

Don't even try handling modern Mavericks - they're made very cheaply and if you had to faro to save your life, this is NOT the deck you'd choose.

The Fox Lake cards are actually part of a series of assorted magic decks - but the most interesting thing about them is that they're all based off of the Aviator BRIDGE-sized deck. I recognized the card back right away. Here's a British site selling a huge variety of gaffed Aviator/Fox Lake bridge decks:
http://www.cards4magic.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_xAviator__Fox_Lake_.html

Judging from the box images, the Delesi deck is also Aviator bridge-sized, and I'd guess the Enardoe is, too - what an oddball name, until you realize the "maker" is Edward O. Drane - shorten the first name to just the initial, spell the whole thing backwards, and there it is, the deck brand name... It's kind of a common lazy-man's name generator, spelling things backwards like that. There's a company that does construction garbage hauling in my area called Nacirema, apparently run by a rather patriotic americaN...

Yes modern mavericks are garbage anyone here should know that. The ones in the picture were made by Stancraft and rather hard to find. I gave up on trying to find any a while ago so I'm assuming they are pretty scarce.

The Fox Lake decks are Aviator bridge decks. They are generally not all that hard to find except for the Rainbow Deck. Ive never seen any for sale.

The Delesi's are actually not that old that deck was made in 1993. Delesi has been around for a while since the early 1900's their cards were originally made by Waddington but they switched to the USPCC in the early 90's and yes they are aviator bridge style. Though the Enardoe's were actually made by the Arrco Playing Card Co and are from the 70's.

Curt · « **Reply #33 on:** December 30, 2013, 11:02:40 PM »

Here is my modest vintage collection. Just bits and pieces I have grabbed over the last little while, and hope to greatly expand upon in 2014.

Left to Right

Blackjack world championships deck
Sahara casino deck
Class "A" tax stamp bee ( that I was lucky enough to get from jmrock as while ago )
1 pack tax stamp bee
Imperial palace casino deck
Virginia Slims

Don Boyer · « **Reply #34 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:50:05 AM »

Quote from: Curt on December 30, 2013, 11:02:40 PM

1 cent tax stamp bee

I think you meant "1 Pack" rather than "1 Cent"...

Nice little collection.

Curt · « **Reply #35 on:** December 31, 2013, 01:54:11 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on December 31, 2013, 01:50:05 AM

Quote from: Curt on December 30, 2013, 11:02:40 PM

1 cent tax stamp bee

I think you meant "1 Pack" rather than "1 Cent"...

Nice little collection.

My bad. Thanks. My new year's resolution is to really beef up this part of my collection. It will be much easier with all the knowledge gained from this new board.

JacksonRobinson · « **Reply #36 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:34:36 PM »

Newest additions to the Kings Wild Collection

Thank you Mr. Dawson for this fine addition.

Picked up this Scorer from Jrock

Not sure of the manufacturer of this Square cut Faro deck c1860s Maybe Tom can help identify

Anthony · « **Reply #37 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:58:57 PM »

Wow, some fantastic additions Jackson, Gratz!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #38 on:** January 05, 2014, 09:00:47 PM »

Quote from: JacksonRobinson on January 05, 2014, 07:34:36 PM

Not sure of the manufacturer of this Square cut Faro deck c1860s Maybe Tom can help identify

How about a good close-up on the AoS and what remains of the tax stamp? Might help.

52plusjoker · « **Reply #39 on:** January 06, 2014, 07:39:19 AM »

Hello Jackson
Glad you like the Russell decks. Nice stamps and nothing wrong with condition.

The Bicycle deck is not 1898 - more like 1890. Neat courts on the Trophy Whist.

The Faro deck is in Hochman under NYCC I think. Will check tomorrow when I get home. It is around 1900 if I remember correctly.

You are building a nice little antique/vintage section. Way to be! I can likely help with some of the ones you want - but not all!

Cheeers

jmrock · « **Reply #40 on:** January 06, 2014, 10:57:18 AM »

The Bicycle deck is magnificent (hell they're all magnificent)… but in particular that's a deck I've been searching for forever… I believe that's the first Ace and first Joker… Wow… Incredible history… The Harts with the two dogs is incredible as well… The Steamboats with watermelon joker - an amazing piece… Lot's of great stuff…

Jackson… With regard to the Bee deck I sent you, you left out the best pic… It's an incredibly rare "Smooth Finish" deck, rather than the common Cambric Finish… They are just not found with Smooth Finish… An exceptional piece…

52plusjoker · « **Reply #41 on:** January 06, 2014, 02:29:32 PM »

Hello Jackson and all
Don't want to poop on any parade but - While the Bicycle deck is US8 it is not the first. US8a in Hochman came earlier. When Gene Hochman first numbered the brands he hadn't seen the older one [US8a]. The American Manufacture deck was made by Samuel Hart [NYCC] in the 1890's and often sold as 'seconds', hence the generic Ace of Spades. It is NYCC42b in Hochman.

Hope this helps - original NY42 pix below - note the Ace has blue printing

JacksonRobinson · « **Reply #42 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:25:57 PM »

Newest acquisitions... this is beginning to an expensive hobby.

I'm gonna have to design some more cards. I'll post some pics of all the jokers and aces when I have some more time.

Thanks for the clarification Tom.

52plusjoker · « **Reply #43 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:04:12 PM »

Wow Jackson
You are busy! Some really neat ones there. Specially like the sideways Tourist box and the first Army & Navy Box. Will await more pictures!
Judy sends her congratulations on some neat acquisitions.

jmrock · « **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2014, 04:52:43 PM »

Jackson… And so the pupil has become the master… Wow is all I have to say… Truly incredible score… The Tourists are just fantastic… Army Navy - Wow… The Tigers - Unbelievable… Are these complete decks?

JacksonRobinson · « **Reply #45 on:** January 07, 2014, 05:46:35 PM »

Quote from: jmrock on January 07, 2014, 04:52:43 PM

Jackson… And so the pupil has become the master… Wow is all I have to say… Truly incredible score… The Tourists are just fantastic… Army Navy - Wow… The Tigers - Unbelievable… Are these complete decks?

Yep all every single one of these are complete 52+ Joker decks.

JacksonRobinson · « **Reply #46 on:** January 11, 2014, 12:49:38 PM »

I can't really begin to explain how excited I am for what the postman brought to me today. Every aspect of the vintage decks I have collected thus far is amazing. From their interesting tuck case construction to the craftsmanship in the printing and designs. Sure, one deck may cost as much as modern day deck brick but 1 incredible deck that has a life and a story puts to shame for me 12 merely average decks that will never even breath fresh air. I encourage all of you the next time you find yourself rushing to a website to buy the 19th color variation of someones deck stop, open The Hochman Encyclopedia and pick just one deck and then go find it. Your life will never be the same.

Inner dialogue "What!? am I talking about cards... No wonder my wife thinks I'm crazy."

Anthony · « **Reply #47 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:07:58 PM »

Very nice Jackson, are all your decks full/complete decks? Outside of the sample backs. Are you picking up single cards also?

JacksonRobinson · « **Reply #48 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:32:05 PM »

Quote from: Sparkz on January 11, 2014, 02:07:58 PM

Very nice Jackson, are all your decks full/complete decks? Outside of the sample backs. Are you picking up single cards also?

Yep I have the rest of the decks stacked up next the tucks

52plusjoker · « **Reply #49 on:** January 11, 2014, 02:54:58 PM »

Quote from: JacksonRobinson on January 11, 2014, 12:49:38 PM

I can't really begin to explain how excited I am for what the postman brought to me today. Every aspect of the vintage decks I have collected thus far is amazing. From their interesting tuck case construction to the craftsmanship in the printing and designs. Sure, one deck may cost as much as modern day deck brick but 1 incredible deck that has a life and a story puts to shame for me 12 merely average decks that will never even breath fresh air. I encourage all of you the next time you find yourself rushing to a website to buy the 19th color variation of someones deck stop, open The Hochman Encyclopedia and pick just one deck and then go find it. Your life will never be the same.

Inner dialogue "What!? am I talking about cards... No wonder my wife thinks I'm crazy."

Jackson
I could not have said this better. The originality, keeping in mind the time manufactured, the design, craftmanship, etc of antique decks is a wonderful turn on when you first open the box - especially if it is in great shape.

Save some funds for our 52 Plus Joker auction. We will be posting the auction catalogue on the club website next Wednesday or Thursday. There are some very neat decks!

PS. Can you send Judy a scan of the Army Navy Ace and Joker?