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Playing cards--Mathematical cards
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- [London: John Lenthall, c. 1700]
- Paper
52 cards, each 92 x 60mm., engraved with hand-coloured hearts and diamonds, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 20; Schreiber, English 67; Taylor, The mathematical practitioners of Tudor and Stuart England, 541 (dated 1701 and selling for 1s a pack)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The cards depict both mathematical instruments and the various professions which rely on such instruments, from architects to shipwrights and glaziers. The king of clubs card contains the details of the book- and instrument-seller Thomas Tuttell (fl. 1695-1702), instrument maker to the king and teacher of mathematics. The ace of spades lists some books and instruments relating to navigation, and the four of diamonds contains an almanac for the years 1700-1761. The second edition of these cards, dating from around 1710, has the armorial at the head of the king of clubs replaced by the word "Building".