Hunt & Sons Georgian Playing Cards

A set of complete Georgian playing cards by Hunt & Sons, London. This highly collectable set comes with all 52 cards. The set has a rare 'old frizzle' ace of spades duty card. To prevent forgery, the government reduced the tax to 1 shilling and introduced an elaborate, highly detailed "Duty Ace". It featured heavy foliage, a lion, and a unicorn, and resembled the security design of a banknote. The set is in excellent condition for its age. - Circa 1830 - Rare ' Frizzle' duty card - Hunt & Sons - Complete Set - Remarkable Condition The piece is in good condition with only age related signs of wear. Age: 1830 Material: Paper Origin: British Height: 9cm Width: 7cm Depth: 1cm Newark Antiques & Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark NG24 1BX Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.00 Sat/Sun 10.00 - 16.00