Viuda de B. Fournier - Nº 1E (28-Card Deck)
INTRODUCTION & IDENTIFICATION DETAILS On this occasion, we turn our attention to a piece that proves intriguing for reasons different from the usual. It is not an exceptionally rare pattern; rather, it is the deck's very format that deviates from the norm. Then there’s the maker , who at first glance could easily be confused with a very familiar name in the realm of Spanish playing cards. Manufactured in Burgos by Viuda de B. Fournier (Braulio Fournier), the pack's sole identifying mark is the reference No. 1E printed on both the wrapper and the 4 of Coins . It is a Spanish-suited deck with an unusual count of 28 cards , which can be dated to the early 20th century with the tax stamp , corresponding to the 1904 – 1907 period. ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER For this post, we will stick to a brief overview, saving a detailed look at the maker's history and background for a future entry. Hailing from Burgos , the Fournier brothers (Braulio, Juli...
