Lot 10: Jeu des Barricades, Nouveau Jeu de la Triomphe, by J.-B. G., Paris, 1831,

by J.-B. G., Paris, 1831,
designed and engraved by Leopold Massard (1812-1889), square corners, plain white backs, engraved and hand-coloured, each card depicting scenes from the 1830 Revolution, with the original instruction booklet, rue de la Jussienne, No. 11, and rue Sainte-Anne, No. 27, 1831, in the card slide box,
9.5cm x 6.3cm [32/32].

This card games commemorates the Revolution of July, 1830. The King of Hearts depicts Louis Phillipe as the "Roi Citoyen", the Seven of Spades shows the "Rassamblements de la Place Vendome", in which Paris fireman turned their hoses on the mob in the Place Vendome.

The July cross was an award donated by King Louis Phillipe, founded on the 30 December 1830. It was a military and civilian award to commemorate the July Revolution of 1830.