• Brand: B. Dondorf (Frankfurt)

• Year: Circa 1900

• Theme: Four Continents (Vier Erdteile)

• Size: Patience / Miniature (approx. 55mm x 36mm)

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

Description:

Exceptional Antique B. Dondorf No. 27 "Four Continents" Patience Deck

Up for sale is a stunning and highly collectible double-ended patience deck by the world-renowned maker B. Dondorf, Frankfurt. This is the famous No. 27 "Four Continents" (Vier Erdteile) edition, recognized for its incredible chromolithographic detail and historical significance.

Historical Significance: Each suit in this deck represents one of the four continents as perceived at the turn of the century:

• Clubs: Africa (Egyptian/African motifs)

• Spades: Asia (Oriental/Eastern attire)

• Hearts: Europe (Medieval/Renaissance royalty)

• Diamonds: The Americas (Indigenous and colonial figures)

• Scenic Aces: Rare illustrated Aces featuring world landscapes (Great Wall of China, Niagara Falls, etc.).

Condition Report:

• Complete: 52/52 cards present.

• Quality: The cards are in excellent antique condition, showing vibrant colors and sharp details. Minor signs of age appropriate for a 120-year-old deck.

• Back Design: Features the beautiful and iconic "Birds at a Fountain" pattern.

• Box: Includes the original cardboard box, which shows some edge wear and patina (please see photos) but remains intact, preserving the deck's provenance.