Posted 4 years ago
rniederman
(343 items)
My wife collects bear themed antiques and I used to play contract bridge; yet that was long time ago and I don’t remember the game. But decades ago, I found this unusual contract bridge trump-suit indicator and couldn’t pass it up.
About 5 inches tall and made of solid brass, it's heavy for its size. “No Trumps” and all four card suits are painted on thin pieces of celluloid (or ivorine or something similar). Just turn the knobs at the top and the indicators flip over. There are no maker’s marks or identification and my guess is it dates from the late 1800s to 1900s.
Anyhow, it’s an enjoyable way to display bid trump suits (or no trumps) if you’re stuck at home playing contract bridge.
Cute!
Oh … oops … "no trumps" (LOL) … didn't realize this when I photographed … anyhow … please, no political jokes or commentary. Thx!
Thanks!
vetraio50
Vynil33rpm
Thanks!
fortapache
BB2
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
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AnythingObscure
Thomas
RichmondLori
LOL!!!!! AWESOME CARDS :)
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Sean
Mrstyndall
Ben
Thanks, dlpetersen!
Apparently, it still works well :))
Thanks, mcheconi!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been looking for a trumps indicator for a long time. My grandmother used to have a little brass flip one I played with as a child. We play 500 (poor man's bridge) all the time.
I adore your little bear. If you are ever wanting to part with it I would take such loving care of the little guy. I could exchange a bear treat from Canada!
Thanks for looking and commenting, rill.