Gambling Memorabilia Day 1
Sat, May 6, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 7, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 6
Congress Co. Faro Playing Cards.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Congress Co. Faro Playing Cards. New York (?), ca. 1850. 52/52. Near mint. There has been a very light transfer of the back design to the faces but does not detract from this rare deck. One way courts indicate the deck was designed for use in the game of faro. The courts are very similar to the Hart courts and it is possible they were manufactured by that firm, who would not want their name printed on the deck as it may have been marked and used for cheating. Hoch. U15a.
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