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Devices for cheating at cards and dice (engraving)
3635186 Devices for cheating at cards and dice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devices for cheating at cards and dice. Illustration for Mysteries of Police and Crime by Arthur Griffiths (Cassell, c 1898). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22724498
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Apparatus Backs Cheating Criminals Dealing Devices Dice Edges Finger Ring Fixed Knave Lying Mirror Open Plate Police Reflecting Sewn Shaving Shut Stripper Underneath Waistcoat Pricking Reflector Staining
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This intriguing engraving from the 19th century showcases a collection of devices used for cheating at cards and dice. The image, digitally cleaned to enhance its details, offers a glimpse into the world of deception and crime during that era. In this print, we see an array of cunning contraptions cleverly concealed within everyday objects. A waistcoat with sewn-in apparatus, electric dice hidden underneath the table, and a reflector card are just a few examples of these deceptive tools. Criminals would go to great lengths to gain an unfair advantage in their games. The attention to detail is remarkable as each device is meticulously depicted - from the mirror-backed cards that allow players to discreetly observe their opponents' hands, to the finger ring equipped with pricking edges for marking cards. Even seemingly innocent items like pipes or plates could be transformed into instruments of deceit. These devices were undoubtedly employed by skilled cheaters who sought wealth through illicit means. As we examine this engraving, it serves as a reminder of both the ingenuity and dark side of human nature throughout history. This artwork was originally created as an illustration for "Mysteries of Police and Crime" by Arthur Griffiths in 1898 – shedding light on not only the methods used by criminals but also how law enforcement worked tirelessly to combat such fraudulent activities.
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