{"product_id":"japanese-playing-cards-by-de-la-rue-with-ornate-box-1920s-1930s","title":"Antique De La Rue Playing Card Set in K. Inouye Kobe Wood \u0026 Brass Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and complete double-deck set of Old Japan series playing cards by the renowned British maker Thomas De La Rue \u0026amp; Co.  The cards feature exquisite, atmospheric lithographic scenes of Meiji-era Japan, with one deck finished in a vibrant border.  Each deck depicts iconic landscapes and mountain tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is housed in its original, high-quality wooden case which features a dark stained wood with decorative brass corner mounts and yin-yang motif handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original metal plaque on the case signed \"K.INOUYE, KOBE JAPAN\" alongside a Torii gate logo.  K-Inouye was a well known early 20th-century exporter of high quality Japanese curios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dual-compartment inner drawer that slides smoothly into the outer case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box measures 11.5cm x 7.5cm x 9cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Both decks are complete (52\/52 cards)  Please note these decks do not have Jokers cards.  There is a slight minor bit of damage to the corner of the inner drawer (see photo) but other than that please see the photographs.  The outer case has some age-related wear.  Overall, a stunning find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock code - CG-CCU-047\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cobble \u0026 Green","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56489499066754,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3107\/1155\/files\/japanese-set-cards-boxed.jpg?v=1773928180","url":"https:\/\/www.cobbleandgreen.com\/products\/japanese-playing-cards-by-de-la-rue-with-ornate-box-1920s-1930s","provider":"Cobble \u0026 Green","version":"1.0","type":"link"}