Does anybody know...

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 25 Apr 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

tisjewel	25 Apr 2005
I found this deck (more like playing cards than actual tarot) with the blue backing: http://trionfi.com/01/j/i/gambler_ru/d01215.htm However, all I know is that the owner's great grandmother used these cards on a boat from Italy in 1894. Does anybody know when these would have been made? Obviously between 1700-1800, but there are no instructions or box, just the cards. I tried contacting the owner of the deck in the link above, but no response back yet. Any help would be great! Thanks!

cormac	25 Apr 2005
i can't help with your question tisjewel but thanks for the link -- some fascinating cards on the website :)

Kissa	25 Apr 2005
hi! don't worry about the delay, i am sure kenji will be back to you but it might take a while for him to check things out, maybe... anyway, very reliable and helpful ppl at trionfi so you just stick in there :) my two cents... kissa

Cerulean	25 Apr 2005
http://trionfi.com/01/j/i/gambler_ru/d01215.htm If you are certain it is this 40 card deck, then this is the regional pattern and maker samples, as told by this historical site: http://a_pollett.tripod.com/cards5.htm There is a 40 card Bolognese pattern, but let us browse this site and see who can help you identify if they still make copies of this deck: http://www.playingcardsales.co.uk/cards/framehdg.asp?cat=GEN&nav=1&hdg=ITM Here is a modern version: http://www.playingcardsales.co.uk/cards/moreimages/13174_8_neapolitan_97_31.jpg http://www.playingcardsales.co.uk/cards/framehdg.asp?cat=GEN&nav=1&hdg=ITM Hope this helps. Cerulean

tisjewel	25 Apr 2005
Thank you, that was helpful, it narrowed the timeline down between 1850 and 1894. It is the Modiano Napoletane deck from southern italy (Italio-Spansh style).

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