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141 - Playing card die in lead and pewter featuring a king, probab…
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Estimate €300 - €500
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Description
Playing card die in lead and pewter featuring a king, probably the King of Clubs. Dressed in a coat edged with ermine, he is wearing a crown on his head and is holding a sceptre and a cruciferous orb. Switzerland, late 18th century Height: 12 cm - Width: 7 cm (missing upper left corner, deposits) This plate was probably used to make an engraved wood matrix for the xylogravure printing of playing cards. A similar king of clubs is held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (notice FRBNF40917759). No similar plates appear to be held in public collections.
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About the sale Classic furniture and objets d'art
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Auction time 06/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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