| Napoletane |
| Location: Naples (and other southern areas) No.of cards: 40 A well-known pattern, due to its great popularity, the Napoletane is probably one of the least ancient styles, having developed into its present look probably during the second half of the 1800s; the hair and moustache fashion worn by many characters (especially the kings) was quite typical in those years. Coins have a star-shaped pattern, with a tiny face in each pip; the ace features a double-headed eagle (in all other southern patterns it is single-headed). Courts are single-headed. Among the cards of the deck with peculiar details, the most recognizable is the 3 of Batons, featuring a face with a big moustache, while the 5 of Swords has sowing scenes between the pips; the cavalier of the same suit is a Moor, wearing a turban and holding a scimitar (the latter detail is curiously featured in German patterns, as well). |
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| Below is a few examples from the Napoletane deck. From left to right: TOP ROW: Ace (asso) of Coins (Denari), 4 of denari, Asso of Cups (coppe), Fante (jack) of coppe BOTTOM ROW: 5 of Swords (Spade), Horse (Cavallo) of Spade, 3 of Batons (Bastoni), King (Re) of bastoni |