Description
Journey through cartographic history with this exquisite double deck set from Piatnik, the renowned Viennese playing card manufacturer established in 1824. The Old World Map playing cards feature stunning antique-style map designs that evoke the age of exploration and discovery, when cartographers charted unknown territories and adorned their maps with elaborate decorative elements.
Each card back showcases beautifully detailed vintage world map imagery, transporting players to an era when geographic knowledge was expanding and maps were as much works of art as navigational tools. The intricate cartographic designs feature the rich colors, ornate borders, and decorative flourishes characteristic of historical maps, making these cards as visually stunning as they are functional. Perfect for map enthusiasts, history buffs, geography teachers, or anyone who appreciates the artistry of antique cartography.
Crafted by Piatnik in Vienna, Austria, these playing cards represent over 200 years of card-making excellence. Ferdinand Piatnik founded the company in 1824 after taking over Anton Moser's playing card manufactory, which originally involved the craft of actually painting cards by hand. The Piatnik factory has become a recognized symbol of Vienna, a city of card players and board game enthusiasts where traditional games have never lost their appeal.
This double deck set contains 110 cards total (2 decks of 55 cards each), with each deck including 52 playing cards, 2 jokers, and 1 blank card. The cards are bridge size (2.25" x 3.5"), slightly narrower than standard poker size, making them ideal for Bridge, Whist, and many other traditional card games. All cards come elegantly packaged in an attractive storage box that protects your decks and makes an impressive presentation for gift-giving.
Piatnik's superior manufacturing standards make these playing cards highly sought after by collectors and players worldwide. The company produces approximately 25 million playing cards annually using state-of-the-art offset printing technology with inline coating, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional durability. Piatnik luxury playing cards unite traditional knowhow with modern technology and high-grade raw materials, employing both the most modern electronic printing machinery as well as manually operated printers to create class European products.
Piatnik ensures only sustainable raw materials flow into the production process, using only high-grade paper, carton, and special carton. They favor processing of paper from sustainable forestry which is processed with renewable fuels, and the inks and varnishes employed for finishing are scrub-resistant and biodegradable. This commitment to quality and sustainability has earned Piatnik recognition as one of the world's premier playing card manufacturers.
Why Choose This Double Deck Set:
- Stunning Design: Antique world map imagery on every card back
- Premium Quality: Bridge size cards with traditional coated finish
- Complete Set: 2 decks of 55 cards (110 cards total) in attractive storage box
- Austrian Craftsmanship: Made in Vienna by Piatnik since 1824
- Perfect Gift: Ideal for map lovers, historians, travelers, and card game enthusiasts
- Versatile Use: Excellent for Bridge, Hearts, Gin Rummy, Canasta, and all traditional games
- Part Number: 02236
Whether you're an avid bridge player, a collector of cartographic memorabilia, or simply appreciate beautiful playing cards that tell a story, this Piatnik Old World Map double deck set brings the romance of historical exploration to your game table. The richly detailed map designs make every deal a visual journey through the age of discovery.