This was the first dragon back, the United States Playing Card Company still makes a Bicycle version today. Andrew Dougherty was granted a U.S. Patent for the Triplicate feature which was a miniature card placed in the top left and bottom right corners. It was a revolution in the way cards could be held and viewed. The decorative ace of spades and the wrapper for the first No.18 Triplicate deck showed a fanned hand of cards with the triplicate miniature indices viewable on each card.
Dragon Triplicate playing Cards
- Restored art from original 1876 deck - Original Dragon Back - 56 Cards - Linoid finish - Restored stamp seal
History of the 1876 Triplicate Deck The Triplicate No.18 deck was the first of its kind. Andrew Dougherty was granted a U.S. Patent for the Triplicate feature which was a miniature card placed in the top left and bottom right corners. It was a revolution in the way cards could be held and viewed. The decorative ace of spades and the wrapper for the first No.18 Triplicate deck showed a fanned hand of cards with the triplicate miniature indices viewable on each card.
Ace of Spades The Ace of spades shows a deck of triplicate cards being faned which was something that one could not do before the inovation of corner indices.
Best Bower Before Joker cards apeared in decks there was a best bower card found included with many playing cards.
King of Diamonds The restoration of the artwork was carefully done from an original deck to try and preserve the integrity and design of the original.
Making the highest quality games that make you happy. Home Run Games is dedicated to making the highest quality products. We make physical samples of all of our goods to insure that they meet our standards before we manufacture the final product that we send to you. By testing everything we make, we are able to give you a product we are proud of and you will love.
About the Startup Describe your product in 3 words.
Playing Card Restoration
How did you come up with the idea for this product?
This was the 6th restoration of historical playing cards from the 1800's we have done.
What makes your product special?
The care and research that goes into the restoration of each of these historical decks is a labor of love. We are rewarded with the satisfaction and joy that is expressed to us by our supporters.
What has been the best part of your startup experience?
Creating and bringing to life the ideas that we have. Then hearing from our supporters about how much they love them.