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19th Century French Ecarte Card Case with Playing Cards
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19th Century French Ecarte Card Case with Playing Cards

19th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A beautiful wooden French Ecarte playing card case. Dating to the 19th Century, and possibly made of bird's eye maple, this piece is marked to the reverse for 'ay'. With inlaid detailing and lettering to the curved lid.

Also containing 19th Century hand made playing cards for the game 'Ecarte', a popular casino game in the 19th Century using Kings to Sevens and Aces in all suits (32 cards).

The condition is good overall with a slight chip to the internal left hand corner and the catch is a little stiff. Aged related wear to the cards as is to be expected.

Total Weight approx 189g.

Measures approx 16.5cm x 10.5cm x 2.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Ecarte Card Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1093456
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A beautiful wooden French Ecarte playing card case.
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Dating to the 19th Century, and possibly made of bird's eye maple, this piece is marked to the reverse for 'ay'.
David Pickett Antiques

With inlaid detailing and lettering to the curved lid.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid.
fig 1. 19th Century French Ecarte Card Case with Playing Cards

Also containing 19th Century hand made playing cards for the game 'Ecarte', a popular casino game in the 19th Century using Kings to Sevens and Aces in all suits (32 cards).

The condition is good overall with a slight chip to the internal left hand corner and the catch is a little stiff. Aged related wear to the cards as is to be expected.

Total Weight approx 189g.

Measures approx 16.5cm x 10.5cm x 2.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Ecarte Card Box to the 19th Century.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093456
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Ecarte Card Case with Playing Cards

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View IX
Archive X A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View X
Archive XI A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid. View XIV
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A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid.
19th Century French Ecarte Card Case with Playing Cards
Ref: SA1093456
A rectangular 19th-century wooden card box featuring amber-toned burr wood grain, black corner scrollwork, and the word Ecarte inscribed in script across the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialMaple, Wood
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsHand-painted calligraphy, Corner scrollwork inlay, Burr wood grain pattern
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

An Ecarte card box is a specialized container historically crafted during the 19th century to store playing cards and scoring counters specifically used for the popular two-player French card game Ecarte.

These boxes were typically constructed from various hardwoods, frequently featuring veneers such as birds-eye maple or burr walnut, often complemented by inlaid motifs or hand-painted calligraphy on the lid.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, traditional varnishes or French polish, hand-lettered or pyrographed inscriptions, and wear patterns consistent with age and hand use.

An antique game box can be displayed flat on a coffee table or a bookshelf as a tactile decorative object, adding historical interest and texture to the surface.

Preserve wooden boxes by keeping them out of direct sunlight and away from rapid humidity fluctuations, occasionally treating the exterior with microcrystalline wax to protect the finish.
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