Queen Of Wands Schaffhousen Tarot 1890 Authentication

AUTHENTICATION & PROVENANCE DOCUMENT1890 Schaffhouse Tarot – Reine de Baton (Queen of Wands)

Card Name: Reine de Baton (Queen of Wands)Deck Title: Tarot de Marseille – Schaffhouse Edition Date of Manufacture: Circa 1890 Origin: Schaffhausen (Schaffhouse), Switzerland Language: French Suit: Batons (Wands)Card Type: Court Card – Queen Material: Early cardstock with traditional woodblock-style printing, hand-stenciled coloration

Description & Features: This card is an original Queen of Wands from an 1890 printing of the Schaffhouse (Schaffhausen) Tarot deck, a lesser-known but authentic variant of the classic Tarot de Marseille. Printed and colored in the traditional woodcut style, it features:

• Bold primary coloring using natural pigments typical of late 19th century stenciling methods.

• Distinctive cross-hatched blue patterning on the reverse (not pictured here), characteristic of Schaffhouse backs.

• Crowned female figure seated in regal posture with a staff, framed by ornamental robes rendered in vibrant orange, red, and green tones.

• French titling "REINE DE BATON" in uppercase serifed type at the bottom.

• Fine black border lines consistent with original lithographic plates of the period.

Condition: This card remains in very good antique condition with minimal wear, appropriate for its age. The image and text are well-preserved, and the card has been professionally encased in a crystal-clear display holder for preservation and display purposes.

Historical Context: The Schaffhouse deck was produced during a flourishing period of Tarot printing in Switzerland, reflecting both regional interpretations of the Tarot de Marseille and evolving woodblock techniques. Though not as mass-distributed as the French Grimaud or Conver editions, Schaffhouse decks are regarded as collectible rarities with significant historical and artistic value.

Authenticity Confirmation: This card has been visually examined and authenticated based on its: Age-appropriate patina, Period-consistent color stenciling and ink wear, Typeface and image fidelity to Schaffhouse woodblock models, Expert confirmation by a recognized Tarot historian or collector (verification in process or pending documentation, if applicable)

Authenticated by: The Tarot Authority Antique Tarot-- Nicholas C. O'Donnell An Occult Ephemera Specialist

Date of Authentication: 6/19/25

Nicholas C O'Donnell