Piatnik Doppeldeutsche Spielkarten

This is a classic 'Doppeldeutsche' or 'William Tell' pattern playing card, specifically the 'Ober of Hearts' card representing Spring ('Frühling'). These cards are iconic in Alpine regions and Central Europe for games like Schnapsen or Watten. The design shown is the traditional seasonal representation typical of Austrian patterns produced by Piatnik.

Ferdinand Piatnik & Söhne, founded in 1824 in Vienna, is the most renowned manufacturer of these cards. The brand remains a family-owned Austrian institution. While the company has expanded globally, its primary manufacturing hub and headquarters remain in Vienna, Austria, where it continues to produce a wide range of board games and playing cards.