This is a compact travel-style card set in a brown embossed faux crocodile leather case with snap closure. The case is gold stamped:
“With Compliments – G.E. Monk & Co. Ltd, City Meat Market, Birmingham”
A nice example of vintage advertising combined with a functional card set.
Details:
- Includes leather holder + partial deck of Waddington playing cards, gold edged (circa 1930s?)
- Mini/pocket-size format
- Snap closure works well
- Great collectible, display piece, or travel item
Condition:
- Deck is missing one card, the 2 of diamonds (incomplete set)
- Cards show wear, age toning, and handling marks
- Leather case has light wear/patina consistent with age
- No major damage to holder
Approx Size:
- Pocket-sized (see photos for scale)
Notes:
Perfect for collectors of:
- Vintage playing cards
- Advertising memorabilia
- British / Birmingham history items
Item sold as shown.