A complete antique French divination card game in its original box with a ribbed brown design. Each rectangular card features a colorful illustration accompanied by a suit symbol (diamond, spade, etc.) and a prediction in French, in a popular and humorous style typical of the early 20th century. The scenes depict a variety of characters: a soldier, an old man, an artist, a bourgeois, a fortune teller, and more. The two-tone design, highlighted in red and blue, is reminiscent of the printing typical of cards published around 1900. The set exudes a naive charm, evoking popular cartomancy practices or prophetic parlor games.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Box dimensions: 12×9×2.5 cm ✦ Card dimensions: 8.2×5 cm ✦ Material: Heavy paper ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition; some signs of wear on the edges of the box, clean interior, clear and complete cards
An antique pastime halfway between a board game and a divinatory art – perfect for a collection of curiosities or for lovers of illustrated antique games.
