This evening I've been doing some clearing out of my desk area pending the end of the long weekend. In my cleaning frenzy I emptied out a draw completely only to find at the bottom back corner these lovely cards. I remember that my Grandfather had given them to me a while back but after "putting them in a safe place", I had forgotten about them. I actually meant to post them on here before and so although it a little late here's my plea.
Are these cards antiques of some kind? Worth any money to a collector? Special in any way? I very much doubt I'll sell them if they are worth a few bob, but it's nice to know still. Here are some photos.
On top of the card box there is an airplane embossed as well as "Waddington's Playing Cards".
The bottom of the box has a card stuck to it to display the back design.
Written in black in inside the folding lid is what appears to be "Mr . G . Macdonald". Not my family name nor has it been to the best of my knowledge.
Cards have golden edges.
Ace of spades, photo couldn't make out the reference number, but from what I could make of it, it reads "REG. 704???". The last three digits are too small to read.
Card back design with small writing at the bottom saying "Vickers "Victoria"", which is the name of the type of aircraft shown. Cargo and troop planes used by the RAF a few years after the end of WWI.
That's all the photos I have taken for now. I'd apriciate it very much if anyone can give me any fresh information on these cards. They may end up being worthless but as they hold sentimental value, it would be great to have the full facts.
