The Victorian Playing Card
The Victorian Playing Card is a classic and elegant style of playing card that has been around for hundreds of years. It’s also known as ‘The Olde English Card’ as it was developed during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century.
The Victorian Playing Card deck consists of forty-eight cards with four suits: spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs. Each of these suites have four cards of each rank; Ace, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Jack, Queen and King. The object of the game is to get the most points by matching these cards, as points are given for sets or runs of four or better.
Unlike modern playing cards, the Victorian Playing Cards feature intricate artwork that represent the Victorian times. Most of the face cards feature a symbol of the period such a lady playing a guitar, or man shooting pigeons.
The artwork on the ace, two and three of each suit are intricate and beautiful and the four of each suit features a different color from that suit. The backs of each of the cards are also printed with beautiful artwork inspired by the period and feature a heart, spade, diamond and club.
The box that holds the deck of cards is beautifully designed on the outside and even more decorative on the inside. The box holds the cards in place and is a beautiful collectible item in itself.
The Victorian Playing Card is great for children and adults alike and is an excellent way to bring some old-fashioned into your home. The cards are very durable and are also ideal for travel. The ease at which the rules can be learned makes it an ideal game for families.
The Victorian Playing Card has a timeless charm that never fades. Even after hundreds of years, it stands the test of time and continues to be a sought after classic game. Whether you’re playing poker with friends or just enjoying a classic game with family, The Victorian Playing card is the perfect way to bring a classic game into your home.