Piatnik & Sohne c. 1900 “Sehr Feine Aufschlagkarten” Fortune Telling Cards, Complete Deck clown doll lets me know they were

lets me know they were German made

with one small scrape in the edge of the lid at the center on the gold side and a little irregularity to the gold paint overall

with some surface wear

which does not run through the body

but I love the scene and mood it captures as a whole--that satisfying moment of pause on a long walk

Piatnik & Sohne c. 1900 “Sehr Feine Aufschlagkarten” Fortune Telling Cards, Complete Deck clown doll lets me know they wereThis is a fun, complete deck of 32 Piatnik & Shne Sehr Feine Aufschlagkarten fortune telling cards, forecasting the future in not one but six languages as well as through fabulously dramatic images! Produced in Austria, this particular deck was imported by H. Roth & Son, Importers of Paprika and Spices at 1577 First Avenue (Corner of 82nd St.) NY, NY, which is printed on one side of the carton. No instructions included, but a little googling should