Arpel - Hobby box - Vienna straw - Vintage Bridge Set





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Vintage Bridge and Card set by Arpel of Siracusa, Italy, dating to 1960–1970, with a Vienna straw woven lid, brown leather exterior, three wooden inner dividers, and complete contents including three decks and original score tables; dimensions 23 × 11 × 4 cm; in good used condition with natural patina.
Description from the seller
Elegant and exclusive game set (Bridge/Playing Cards) produced by the prestigious Arpel manufactory of Siracusa, excellence of Sicilian craftsmanship active since the 1960s. This piece represents a perfect union between high Italian leather goods and the refined design of the Mid-Century period.
Materials and Design:
Cover/Case: The case is entirely lined with premium natural leather in a cognac color, with perimeter hand-stitching that testifies to its artisanal craftsmanship.
Lid: The highlight is the upper insert in Vienna straw weave. The pattern is perfectly taut and shows no signs of sagging or breakage, a rare case for objects of this era.
Interior: Dividers in solid wood that organize the space into three dedicated compartments.
Contents of the Set:
The lot is complete and ready for use or display:
3 Decks of Cards: Original decks with backs decorated in blue and red. The cards have been checked: they are complete, clean and still retain excellent flexibility (as visible in the fan photos).
Original Score Pads: Includes the official tables "Bridge Contract - Marque Internationale" with text in French, an element that underscores its intended use for high-end markets.
Conditions:
The item presents in excellent vintage condition. The leather has developed a beautiful natural patina without deep scratches or abrasions. The Vienna straw weave is intact. Metal zippers are perfectly functioning and smooth.
Elegant and exclusive game set (Bridge/Playing Cards) produced by the prestigious Arpel manufactory of Siracusa, excellence of Sicilian craftsmanship active since the 1960s. This piece represents a perfect union between high Italian leather goods and the refined design of the Mid-Century period.
Materials and Design:
Cover/Case: The case is entirely lined with premium natural leather in a cognac color, with perimeter hand-stitching that testifies to its artisanal craftsmanship.
Lid: The highlight is the upper insert in Vienna straw weave. The pattern is perfectly taut and shows no signs of sagging or breakage, a rare case for objects of this era.
Interior: Dividers in solid wood that organize the space into three dedicated compartments.
Contents of the Set:
The lot is complete and ready for use or display:
3 Decks of Cards: Original decks with backs decorated in blue and red. The cards have been checked: they are complete, clean and still retain excellent flexibility (as visible in the fan photos).
Original Score Pads: Includes the official tables "Bridge Contract - Marque Internationale" with text in French, an element that underscores its intended use for high-end markets.
Conditions:
The item presents in excellent vintage condition. The leather has developed a beautiful natural patina without deep scratches or abrasions. The Vienna straw weave is intact. Metal zippers are perfectly functioning and smooth.

