{"product_id":"vintage-little-duke-playing-cards-deck","title":"Vintage Little Duke Playing Cards Deck","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDescription:\u003c\/u\u003e Vintage \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLittle Duke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e miniature playing card deck manufactured by the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eUnited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eStates Playing Card Company, Cincinnati, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Original cardboard tuck box with classic red graphics. Based on the box design, typography, and company imprint, this deck was most likely produced between \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e1910 and 1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, with many collectors placing similar Little Duke decks in the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e1915–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDimensions\u003c\/u\u003e: 2.25” H x 1.5”W x .75” D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eCurrent Item Condition:\u003c\/u\u003e Shows age-related wear and patina consistent with vintage condition. Missing part of top flap. Cards are in decent condition with some wear and staining on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHistory:\u003c\/u\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eUnited States Playing Card Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1867 and became the largest playing card manufacturer in the United States. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLittle Duke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brand was marketed as a smaller-sized deck suitable for children, travel, or novelty use. These miniature decks were often sold in toy stores, general stores, and as inexpensive gifts. The red spade logo and \"Little Duke\" name were used on several USPCC miniature deck variations during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pine Lake Auctions LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53050052575541,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/3450\/1173\/files\/KIMG3593.jpg?v=1782889411","url":"https:\/\/pinelakeauctionsllc.com\/products\/vintage-little-duke-playing-cards-deck","provider":"Pine Lake Auctions and Retail LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}