The Other Kings
Things I Have Noticed
Things I Have Noticed
King of Clubs Only two makers have a king that face to the right. They are the Excelsior Playing Card Company of New York City (on the left) and the North American Card Company of Chicago (on the right).
Was this a printing error for the Excelsior deck? This deck has been seen with the correct left facing King.
Was this a printing error for the Excelsior deck? This deck has been seen with the correct left facing King.
They are also the only ones not holding an Imperial Orb in their hand.
The globus cruciger (Latin for 'cross-bearing orb'), also known as sphaira or "the orb and cross", is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has been a Christian symbol of authority since the Middle Ages, used on coins, in iconography, and with a sceptre as royal regalia.
The globus cruciger (Latin for 'cross-bearing orb'), also known as sphaira or "the orb and cross", is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has been a Christian symbol of authority since the Middle Ages, used on coins, in iconography, and with a sceptre as royal regalia.
King of Diamonds This King usually has an open or closed hand. But, four makers have the King pointing. They are, from left to right, Caterson & Brotz, The Continental Card Company, Huestis & Levy and Lewis Cohen.
King of Spades There is one card maker that has this card facing in the opposite direction from of all the others. That is the Excelsior Playing Card Company of New York City.
And it is the only King of Spades with an Imperial Orb in his hand like the King of Clubs.