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Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Cards

Sat, Mar 28, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 432

[Massachusetts/Fishing] DRM Specialty Co. Gloucester Playing Cards.

Estimate: $80 - $125

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[Massachusetts/Fishing] DRM Specialty Co. Gloucester Playing Cards. 1906. 52 + J + EC. Original box, lacking top/cover. All gilt edges. Back design of a sailboat in gilt metallic frame, fish in margins. Each card with a different oval halftone image of locations in Gloucester and surrounding towns, many related to the fishing and lobster industry, but also restaurants, hotels, and churches. Joker depicts a fisherman, ?Old Salt.? A charming regional deck.