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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Hochman N12 Mardi Gras Cards Additional Information
« on: June 08, 2021, 12:44:20 AM »
It is wonderful to see these rare cards. Almost belongs in the souvenir category!
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Hochman AD22 Tally-Ho # 9 Early Advertising Piece
« on: June 01, 2021, 10:05:56 PM »
Fantastic!
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: 1888 Playing Card Costume Designs
« on: June 01, 2021, 10:04:59 PM »
Wow, those are indeed beautiful cards. I appreciate the backstory, Toby.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: La Paloma card back from KEM Playing Card Co.
« on: December 13, 2020, 11:29:15 PM »
Very nice Clay! Love that box too with the special button - those are incredible.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Post Your Vintage Collection - Your Newest & Most Prized Acquisitions
« on: November 02, 2020, 06:43:02 PM »
Toby and Dave - WOW - those are a great ad and label!
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Post Your Vintage Collection - Your Newest & Most Prized Acquisitions
« on: October 19, 2020, 09:46:45 PM »
nice Clay!
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Hochman L56 American Premiers # 550 Playing Card Back Designs
« on: October 05, 2020, 10:29:31 PM »
Here is another interesting box example. It is the same as your plain edged seconds box except that this has "gold edges" stamped across the front. The fencing deck inside does indeed have gold edges.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Unusual New Discovery
« on: September 21, 2020, 10:07:33 PM »
Thank you Toby - an informative post on a curious deck!
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Andrew Dougherty Monogramed Indicator Decks - Please help identify
« on: April 25, 2020, 11:36:19 AM »
Here's another one. Mysterious line of cards.
I read "MC" - is that right?
I read "MC" - is that right?
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Hochman SE16 "The Base-Ball Boys"
« on: April 14, 2020, 10:54:00 PM »
Also, I have attached a picture of the 1910 Ludlow team that Toby's research unearthed here:
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: The Russell & Morgan Co. slipcase boxes
« on: April 14, 2020, 10:45:59 PM »
these orange ones i've seen with the progressive Euchre decks. These types of cases were used c1881 through the late 1890s, At some point the printing on the box changed from Russell, Morgan & Co. which I believe was the earliest to Russell & Morgan Co.
They would have an inner case (unmarked) that slips into the outer cases you show in the picture. These early boxes did not have pasted on cards in my experience.
They would have an inner case (unmarked) that slips into the outer cases you show in the picture. These early boxes did not have pasted on cards in my experience.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Hochman SE16 "The Base-Ball Boys"
« on: April 14, 2020, 10:20:30 PM »
Great information Toby, on some wonderful decks.
I found one of the unknown backs in a slip-cover case, not a tuckbox. Unfortunately does not anwser the question...
I found one of the unknown backs in a slip-cover case, not a tuckbox. Unfortunately does not anwser the question...
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: National Card Company #44 Crescent Question
« on: February 26, 2020, 11:57:03 PM »
Dave, I'm sorry if this is repeat information, but I've suspected that this back is the one in question (hidden behind the text box overlay).
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Early Congress Box
« on: February 08, 2020, 04:30:46 PM »
I recently acquired some wonderful lacquer decks including a nice "Dragon" in black and gold that came in the box pictured below. Most of the early Congress decks I have seen either came in the R&M green slip cover cases or the pastel-colored Congress slip cover cases.
At first, I thought this deck was put in a later box and someone replace the pasted-on card. Upon closer inspection however, I noticed that this box was unusual in that there is no copyright date below the "No. 606" line.
I am curious to see if anyone else has any Congress decks in this type of box? If so, what deck/back?
At first, I thought this deck was put in a later box and someone replace the pasted-on card. Upon closer inspection however, I noticed that this box was unusual in that there is no copyright date below the "No. 606" line.
I am curious to see if anyone else has any Congress decks in this type of box? If so, what deck/back?
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: February 08, 2020, 12:30:01 PM »
Dave,
I believe that I have bits and pieces, but if you have assembled something I'd like to have it. Do I sense another weebly site coming?? (I think that would be nice.)
I believe that I have bits and pieces, but if you have assembled something I'd like to have it. Do I sense another weebly site coming?? (I think that would be nice.)
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: February 02, 2020, 01:10:57 PM »
Here is a wonderful description of Mr. Schmidlapp's hosting of an 1897 Commercial Clubs reunion event at his home, "Kirchheim", starting on page 24.
https://books.google.com/books?id=fxwoAAAAYAAJ&pg=PR1&lpg=PR1&dq=kirchheim+schmidlapp&source=bl&ots=jPb_VSRc1E&sig=ACfU3U02gSm_waZFFKs2ta-vZMq0b_Bfxg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdxdLlubPnAhXVjp4KHUgkD4AQ6AEwBHoECAwQAQ#v=onepage&q=kirchheim%20schmidlapp&f=false
https://books.google.com/books?id=fxwoAAAAYAAJ&pg=PR1&lpg=PR1&dq=kirchheim+schmidlapp&source=bl&ots=jPb_VSRc1E&sig=ACfU3U02gSm_waZFFKs2ta-vZMq0b_Bfxg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdxdLlubPnAhXVjp4KHUgkD4AQ6AEwBHoECAwQAQ#v=onepage&q=kirchheim%20schmidlapp&f=false
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: February 02, 2020, 12:06:29 PM »
Thank you, Dave.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: February 02, 2020, 10:53:37 AM »
Thanks again Toby. Those are wonderful and special decks.
I came across J. G. Schmidlapp's name during my research for the S79 article. In 1905 he would have still been President of the Union Bank and Trust Co., however his Vice President Albert B. Vorheis is the Commercial Club member pictured in the deck, as the King of Clubs.
I seem to recall seeing another deck recently with his name on the box, but can't quite place it. I"ll have to see if I can find it with a little research.
I came across J. G. Schmidlapp's name during my research for the S79 article. In 1905 he would have still been President of the Union Bank and Trust Co., however his Vice President Albert B. Vorheis is the Commercial Club member pictured in the deck, as the King of Clubs.
I seem to recall seeing another deck recently with his name on the box, but can't quite place it. I"ll have to see if I can find it with a little research.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: February 01, 2020, 05:25:54 PM »
Thanks Toby, I have wondered about those cards. Is the Joker anything special or the standard Congress capital building?
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: January 31, 2020, 06:51:20 PM »
Dave, I believe I recognize that first card from a Congress display frame. If memory serves, it was pasted on and the title was papered-over. I am not convinced it is actually a Congress brand card.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: January 30, 2020, 11:01:49 PM »
On the wides, the trees are "Autumn" and the rural scene with animals is "Rural Life"
I've got scans of some of the lacquers you need - I'll send those soon.
I've got scans of some of the lacquers you need - I'll send those soon.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: January 16, 2020, 11:25:13 PM »
Pictures
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: January 16, 2020, 07:58:42 PM »
Dave, if you send me the list of those youre missing I'll see if I can help.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: January 16, 2020, 12:31:27 AM »
Thanks David. Need all the help we can get here from those with Congress cards in wrappers. I will not be surprised if the info is slow to appear.
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Congress Wrapper Transition Question
« on: January 15, 2020, 01:09:51 PM »
I've corrected The Hunt, above which was actually copyrighted in 1901 according to the wrapper and seal.
I wonder if more decks outside of 1903 and 1904 had these seals or rather this seal was added later during this deck's production. The plot thickens....
I wonder if more decks outside of 1903 and 1904 had these seals or rather this seal was added later during this deck's production. The plot thickens....