Antique French wood playing box - Wooden Box Set – ca. 1975–1985

Fresh finds, taken out of the attic! This one is very hard to find in this condition.

Elegant vintage French card game box, made by SMIR de France around 1975–1985, containing two Bridge decks and one Tarot deck in their original patterned boxes.
Each deck is presented in a beautiful wooden presentation case with brass hinges and a soft grey interior lining.

Brand: SMIR de France
Contents: 2 Bridge decks (56 cards each) + 1 Tarot deck (78 cards)
Dimensions: 19 × 15 × 5.2 cm
Weight: 713 g
Material: Wood box with paper-wrapped card decks
🇫🇷 Made in France
Condition: Like new — appears unused, stored carefully in its original case.

🪶 Collector’s Note

SMIR (Société de Manufacture d’Industrie Récréative) was a respected French card and game publisher active during the 1970s–1980s. Their editions were often produced in collaboration or under license with Grimaud / France Cartes, sharing the same printing standards and card formats.
SMIR’s wooden box editions—like this one—were marketed as “luxury collector’s sets” and were often distributed in boutiques and gift shops rather than through gaming stores. They are now sought after by collectors for their fine packaging, traditional French craftsmanship, and connection to the golden age of postwar cardmaking in France.