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Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:55 am
by Chuqii
Here's one I would guess most people haven't seen before - Russell Blue Ribbon Koh-I-Noor back.
Check out the slight differences in the courts. From what I read in Hochmann, I think the whist deck was first in 1912 and then wide decks started around 1916. Maybe that's when they changed the courts.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:22 pm
by Chuqii
Here are my only two Pyramid Playing Card Co. (Brooklyn, NY - 1920s) decks - one Home Run and one Peter Pan. The Peter Pan is bridge size and has different courts. Looks like they weren't too concerned about coloring inside the lines. Enjoy.
And one more, a Pyramid Iris deck with better coloring and courts like the Home Run deck.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:57 pm
by Chuqii
Here's a cool early Torpedo box (1924-1929 based on tax stamp). Cards are Russell PCC, but I don't know if they are the original cards with the box or not. Anyway, I really love that box. At first I thought it was a seagull on the joker, but I haven't seen many seagulls hunting other birds. Anyone what kind of bird this is? {UPDATE} from Playing Card Forum, this is a HAWK and here is a picture of the Kalamazoo Playing Card Co. Hawk brand with same image. Kalamazoo bought Willis W Russell and formed Russell Playing Card Co around 1912.
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Also, here's another Russell PCC deck with the same back but different ace and joker from around the same time or even earlier given the Blue Ribbon whist ad card (see above for a Blue Ribbon whist deck). No box though.
I had to get the Pinochle box, too, with the deck back usually associated with Torpedo brand (though the deck in the box is a mish-mash).
Early on, mines were referred to as torpedoes. Only later did torpedo begin to refer exclusively to powered weapons in the water.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:43 am
by Chuqii
It is getting harder and harder for me to find KEMs to add to my collection, but I recently snagged this set of 1935 KEM Club decks with the original ace and in the original red and blue colors.
And here is a KEM Plumes deck from 1939 with the really rare Aces of Diamonds and Clubs with KEM Playing Cards and company name printed on them. I've only seen this a few times, and only in decks from around this time frame.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:47 am
by Bruno
Heya Chuqii,
Your bird may be a Chickenhawk ?
Or not ....
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:46 pm
by Chuqii
For everybody who has the Mauger Centennial reproductions, here's your great-great-great-great uncle, c1876. Has no indices, a little different Ace of Spades with the angled spade pips. The Ace - 9 of each suit shows a lot more wear than the 2-8. You can see the difference in the card backs. My new favorite deck.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:02 pm
by Chuqii
Here's another cool tuck box - Crow Brand with a 1911 tax stamp. Courts aren't very exciting, though.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:13 pm
by Chuqii
It has been a while, so here are a few new additions, starting with the oldest first: c1883 Russel & Morgan Co. Steamboat deck in two color printing
Next are a couple of game sets c1910, the mini cards are Cadets and USPC domino cards
And lastly a matched set of Russell PCC Sweathearts, also c1910
Enjoy!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:42 pm
by Chuqii
Here is a good looking Congress deck c.1904. This was part of the Congress Club Series, Imperial back, and has a nice gold ink. Nice looking deck. Ad from same time introducing this back and others in the Club Series. Interesting, looks like they recycled this back (and the Majestic back) from The Stage #65 series. Glad they kept the metallic inks.
Enjoy!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:55 am
by Chuqii
There is an old thread on PCF (
http://www.playingcardforum.com/index.p ... 3#msg35823" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) that mentions that there are Aristocrat back designs other than the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 that everyone know, but I've never seen one or been able to find any images, until now. Just picked up an Aristocrat Allover No. 7 deck c.1944 (see pics). So I guess there are backs No. 4, No. 5 and No.6, maybe more. Does anyone have any of those decks or info about the Nos. 4+ Aristocrat backs? If so, please post or let me know. Love to see the mystery deck backs.
Enjoy!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:15 pm
by Chuqii
Two more antiques to add, a Columbian deck from American PCC and an Empire #97 deck (Corinth back No. 974) from Andrew Dougherty.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:34 pm
by Chuqii
And now a couple of hard to find Bicycle decks I recently added: Pneumatic No. 2 and Lantern No. 1. Enjoy!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:42 pm
by Chuqii
Kalamazoo Aristrocrats! Much different back design than I expect for Aristocrats.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:55 pm
by Chuqii
Here are a few Elf decks from NYCCC - Hochman NY63 and NY63a. Cards are smaller than normal, and Elf is the only brand of small decks NYCCC ever made.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:25 pm
by Chuqii
And now for a couple more of Kalamazoo decks. The sealed wide Smart Set Old Oaken Bucket deck shows 1909 on the tax stamp. Success deck dates to around 1910. In 1912 Kalamazoo bought up the Willis W. Russell company and formed the Russell Playing Card Co.
Enjoy!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 3:37 pm
by Chuqii
Another oldie but goodie - American Playing Card Company No. 99 Steamboat deck with box and joker. Enjoy!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:33 pm
by Chuqii
It's been a while, so time to add some Andrew Dougherty decks. Below are three Indicator No 50 decks with cool monograms (wish I knew what they stood for - the top left has Union 1E 51, the next looks like TR&C, and the next BC), one Indicator No. 14 deck which I think were the first indicator decks before they labeled them No. 50, and a matched set of the first No. 50 decks with "A. Dougherty, Manufacturer " on the label. Plus an Art Club of Philadelphia deck and an American Whist League deck, both also from Andrew Dougherty. Zoom in and enjoy!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:21 pm
by Chuqii
Here is the oldest deck (so far) in my collection - M. Nelson (New York), "Love Scenes", c1864, with "designs from French artists". Oo la la. You can zoom in and see the romantical text on each card, and be sure to check out the card back.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:57 pm
by PipChick
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:50 pm
by Chuqii
Three new additions. My first US1 deck. I am assuming Tigers, but who knows without the joker. A humorous hotel "Rules for Visitors" card on a Old Fan back c1890. Lots of puns. And a National Card Co. Aladdin deck Oriental back with awesome joker c1890. Enjoy! *** updated 7-26-21 to correct name of card back from Feathers to Oriental ***
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:04 pm
by Bradius
I like those rules.
I am not sure about kinky, but I mean....she is showing off her ANKLES! rawr!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 4:53 pm
by Räpylätassu
Bradius wrote:I like those rules.
I am not sure about kinky, but I mean....she is showing off her ANKLES! rawr!
Hey, that is the sexiest part of a woman! Ask any French man from the rococo age!
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:25 pm
by PipChick
Räpylätassu wrote:Bradius wrote:I like those rules.
I am not sure about kinky, but I mean....she is showing off her ANKLES! rawr!
Hey, that is the sexiest part of a woman! Ask any French man from the rococo age!
oooOOOooo ANKLES!!! sexy, sexy ankles! how salacious!
lol
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:35 pm
by Chuqii
Here is a complete set of the Standard Playing Card Co.'s Society Fancy Back Series 1001, c1925. Great designs, great gold edges, and nice color.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:33 pm
by Chuqii
More cards! Not much of a theme today, just some randos from the collection.
2 Aristocrat "Twin-Dex" packs, most likely from late 20s, early 30s based upon the Auction Bridge scorecard. Contract bridge supplanted auction bridge in the early 30s, so all the bridge scorecards with decks changed to contract bridge. Interesting that they have different aces, but I did note that the second set of decks are not red and blue as stated on the box.
Next up three different decks of C.M.&St.P.Ry. railroad souvenir cards - Lake Michigan to Puget Sound. Just love the way the electricity crackles on these card backs.
Set of Fournier 818 poker decks in a paper wrapper, one still sealed. I have no idea when these are from, but thought the paper "box" was notable.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:27 pm
by Chuqii
And a deck of 1909 No. 1112 (11 and 12, get it) from NYCCC. I tried playing poker with a 500 deck once. Once.
And a great assortment of 1920s Congress 606 decks, all gilded. Backs are Winter, November, Moonlight, Muse, The Rivals and Polly.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:37 pm
by Chuqii
A couple of new arrivals, one really weird backed Perfection Playing Card Co deck, c1890, (are they playing baseball?) and a Kalamazoo Eureka deck, c1910.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 5:13 pm
by Chuqii
First, a few more c1900 Bicycle decks - red and blue Automobile No. 1 and a green Rider deck.
But, this is one I've been wanting for a long time: my first Willis W. Russell deck, and it is a beauty. Great "Saber"back design, excellent condition, gilded, long-distance pips, box and joker. Very nice.
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 2:27 pm
by Chuqii
Some more antique decks, starting with a set of Washburn advertising decks from the late 1890s, most likely printed by USPC. Great Ace and slogans on the court cards.
Next, another advertising deck - Heckers' flour from American Playing Card Co, c1910
Then a custom deck for St. Nicholas by Andrew Dougherty with an Indicator joker,
And finally another Andrew Dougherty deck with the Patented ace and Jolly Joker
Re: [Chuqii] KEM collection and more (now with antiques)
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:55 pm
by Chuqii
Here's a cool Aviator knock-off from Western Publishing Co. from the late 1920s. I can't imagine that it had a very long run. Nice tuck.