Description
This deck of playing cards in a metal tin carries the Cerveza Española design, a bright print in the style of an old Spanish beer label. The teal blue lid shows a dancer in a ruffled turquoise dress beside a sprig of ripe oranges, leaves and blossom, set between bold white lettering with gold details. The back of every card repeats the same print, so the deck looks as good fanned out for a game as it does in its tin. Inside is a full deck of 52 playing cards plus 2 jokers, with classic red and black faces and traditional court cards. The tin is 10.2cm long, 7.2cm wide and 2.1cm deep, and each card is poker size, 8.8cm long and 6.3cm wide.
It is a handy set to keep in a kitchen drawer for a round of rummy after supper, or to slip into a bag for holidays, long train journeys and weekends away, since the tin keeps the deck together between games. Poker size cards suit all the familiar games, from snap and gin rummy to whist and poker itself, and the clear indices make each card easy to read at a glance. When the cards are put away, the colourful lid brings a cheerful splash of Spanish sunshine to a games shelf, a dresser or a bookshelf.
The tin is metal and the cards are printed card, and the whole set weighs 130g, so it adds next to nothing to a suitcase. To keep it looking its best, wipe the tin with a soft dry cloth and keep the cards away from spills and damp so they stay flat and shuffle smoothly. Tie a ribbon round the tin and it is ready to give, with no box or wrapping needed.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Tin: metal; playing cards: card |
| Length |
10.2cm |
| Width |
7.2cm |
| Height |
2.1cm |
| Weight |
0.13KG |
Frequently Asked
How many cards are in the tin?
The tin holds a full deck of 52 playing cards plus 2 jokers, so it is ready for any standard card game.
What size are the playing cards?
Each card is poker size, 8.8cm long and 6.3cm wide, which is the familiar size used for most everyday card games.
How big is the tin?
The tin is 10.2cm long, 7.2cm wide and 2.1cm deep, and the whole set weighs 130g, so it fits easily into a bag.
Do the card backs match the tin?
Yes, the back of every card carries the same print as the lid: a dancer in a turquoise dress beside ripe oranges on teal blue.
What is the tin made of and how do I look after it?
The tin is metal and the cards are card. Wipe the tin with a soft dry cloth and keep the cards dry so they stay flat.
Is it a good set to take travelling?
It is compact and light, and the tin keeps the deck together, so it travels well in a suitcase, rucksack or day bag.