Rum & Coke Double Deck – Waddington’s Pop-Art Playing Cards in Velvet Box (England, 1970)

A rare and playful collector’s set from Waddington’s Playing Cards, combining two themed decks celebrating iconic pop-art imagery and British design.

The first deck, “Rum” (1981), features Alan Peach’s dripping glass illustration — bright, summery, and unmistakably retro.
The second, “Coke” (1970), reproduces Michael English’s famous crushed-bottle-cap artwork, a symbol of 1970s advertising art and graphic innovation.

Both decks are housed in a burgundy velvet presentation box stamped with the Waddington’s royal warrant, making this edition an elegant fusion of luxury and pop culture nostalgia.

🔹 Publisher: Waddington’s Playing Cards Co. Ltd., England
🔹 Themes: Rum (Alan Peach, 1981) & Coke (Michael English, 1970)
🔹 Card size: approx. 2 ¼″ × 3 ½″ (5.7 × 8.9 cm)
🔹 Set includes 2 complete decks (standard 52 + Jokers)
🔹 Velvet presentation box included
🔹 Condition: Cards in very good condition, shuffle smoothly; box shows light wear consistent with age - 1 deck is still in blister.

🪶 Collector’s Note

A striking blend of fine English craftsmanship and 1970s pop-art design, this Rum & Coke set captures Waddington’s flair for collectible novelty decks.
The collaboration with artists Alan Peach and Michael English gives each pack its own visual identity — making this double-deck set a perfect piece for lovers of vintage advertising art, British design, or retro cocktail culture.