Vintage double deck of Piatnik Austria cards in a gilded A. Mucha box

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Old double Piatnik playing card box set, Austrian made, illustrated in the graphic style of Alphonse Mucha. A decorative, compact set, presented in its rigid case with a gilded border.

Description

Double playing card box set published by Piatnik, bearing the visible inscriptions "Playing Cards Made in Austria by PIATNIK", "A. MUCHA" and "No. 2552". The set comes in a rectangular case with a gilded border and an illustrated lid on a red background, featuring Art Nouveau elements: stylized female figure, flowing lines, floral composition, and decorative typography.

Inside, two decks of cards are arranged side-by-side. The backs feature colorful compositions inspired by Mucha's work, with female figures, plant motifs, arabesques, and ornamental borders. The visible cards have French suits, suitable for common use.

Context

Piatnik is a Viennese company historically associated with the manufacture of playing cards and board games, founded in the 19th century and still identified with Austrian playing card production. The decoration of this box set is inspired by the works of Alphonse Mucha, a major figure in Art Nouveau, whose advertising and decorative compositions from the late 19th century widely disseminated the image of the floral woman, sinuous lines, and ornamental frames. ([piatnik.com](https://www.piatnik.com/en/company/about-us?utm_source=openai))

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The box shows signs of wear, with rubbing, handling marks, and slight wear visible on the corners, gilded borders, and printed surfaces. The visible cards retain good legibility of the design, with normal traces related to handling and age.

AFW

Careful packaging adapted to the nature of the object. Professional shipping, with reinforced protection to preserve the box and games during transport.

Keywords: [Old PLAYING CARDS - Piatnik AUSTRIA double box set]