JackK0 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 - Picture below - Hi whilst having a clear out I came across this I have no idea where it came from and what the purpose of it is I presume some sort of card game or fortune telling I haven't got a clue to be honest but it has a wooden base and two fancy brass holders for the cards that spin around Oh and it is only small stands about 5 inches tall. Click the Link to see picture - or copy and paste .. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/2gms.jpg/ Thanks Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top fella Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 It was a beer pump handle from the 50's, the heart symbol means that the beer in that pump is likely to cause a heart attack later in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki-red Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Theres a similar one here... http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGE-CARD-GAME-MARKER-BRASS-TURN-FLIP-PLAYING-CARDS-SUIT-INDICATOR-/161134225849 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackK0 Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Theres a similar one here... http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BRIDGE-CARD-GAME-MARKER-BRASS-TURN-FLIP-PLAYING-CARDS-SUIT-INDICATOR-/161134225849 Oh yeah cool thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Is it not to remind you which suit is trumps when playing games like whist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossway Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Metalman You are correct These devices were in common use at Whist Drives when I was a lad some 50 odd years ago I think we had a 'No Trumps' hand before the half time tea break and again for the last hand The Trumps order was always Hearts Clubs Diamonds Spades Whist is (was) quite a skilled game and the Whist Drive was a well liked village Social Event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Metalman You are correct These devices were in common use at Whist Drives when I was a lad some 50 odd years ago I think we had a 'No Trumps' hand before the half time tea break and again for the last hand The Trumps order was always Hearts Clubs Diamonds Spades Whist is (was) quite a skilled game and the Whist Drive was a well liked village Social Event Indeed, I used to go to them as well. Woe betide you if you played the wrong card when your partner was some fierce-looking old dear! They could get very stroppy about it. ---------- Post added 03-11-2013 at 23:30 ---------- Dare I ask the OP, now you know what it is, what are you going to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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