Naveta - No. 736 "Spanish Playing Cards"
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS This is a Spanish-suited pack manufactured in China , commonly encountered in bargain shops, newsagents, or petrol stations in Spain. Here it appears under the brand name Naveta , though identical packs circulate under labels like Baipes or Qaipes . All of them share that a phonetic resonance evocative of the Spanish word naipes , perhaps due to Asian manufacturers mistaking the common noun for a brand name, or simply as a phonetic hook to appeal to Spanish-speaking buyers. The specific catalogue reference for this model is No. 736 , and as an immediate identifying feature, several cards bear the printed legend " Spanish Playing Cards ". ICONOGRAPHY & DESIGN It's a 50-card pack in the Castilian pattern , featuring artwork that will be instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with Spanish-suited playing cards, as these are the same designs found in the Naipes Comas' Naipe Español , one of the most iconic along with Fourni...
