Antique Art Deco playing cards box from Selfridges & Co. containing two sealed packs of gilt illustrated playing cards. Unopened collectable set circa c. 1920s-1930s.

• Two still sealed card decks

• A red pack and a blue pack

• Linen grained cards

• Blue leather-effect (textured paper) box

• Art Deco Selfridges & Co. label

• Back of the box indicates cards bear a desert scene with camel, stars and gilt detailing

Box size

12.8cm x 9.5cm x 2.2cm

Brand

“D’Eincourt” playing cards by Selfridges & Co. Inner tax wrapper marked Gold Medal cards made by C. Goodhall & Sons, one of Britan’s most significant playing card manufacturers of the 19th and early 20th Century.

Condition

Excellent condition - Cards unused in sealed tax wrapping. Outer box has some sun bleaching to the top and sides, with five small scuffs to the edges of the box, light wear to inside.