A FULL SET OF SPANISH NATIONAL PATTERN PLAYING CARDS

A FULL SET OF SPANISH NATIONAL PATTERN PLAYING CARDS

PROBABLY MEXICAN, LATE 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

wood block prints with stencil colouring, 2 espadas stamped 'FECHAS EN. STO SEVASTIAN', 1 oros inscribed 'Hispana Rex Carol Dei Gratia' above 'PV', 3 bastos stamped 'PV, with patterned backs (48)

9.2 x 5.9cm

Provenance

From the collection of Charles William Martin, 1850-96, of Quorn Place, Leicestershire. In 1886, Martin founded the Quorn Ranch Company in Alberta, Canada, one of the most famous British North American ranches, importing British horses and Angus cattle to the area.