Vintage Unopened Harold’s Club Reno Playing Cards Sealed Deck c 1960-70s
Viridian Eclection
The Piece
A sealed vintage deck of Harold's Club playing cards from Reno, Nevada, carrying the casino's covered wagon logo on bright red packaging.
The deck appears to be an unused promotional or casino issued pack, still sealed in its original cellophane wrapper. The box is marked Bridge Size Playing Cards.
The bold red box, the Western wagon graphic and the Reno branding capture the look of mid century American gaming culture. The bright color and graphic simplicity are typical of casino promotional material of the period.
History & Provenance
Harold's Club operated in downtown Reno from 1935 until 1995 and became one of the city's most famous casinos. Its branding leaned heavily on Western frontier imagery, expressed through the covered wagon logo, the large Western themed facade and the slogan "Harold's Club or Bust," a playful nod to pioneer era migration.
Through the 1950s to 1970s casinos frequently issued custom playing cards bearing their own logos. Many of those decks were heavily used on the floor and destroyed once worn out, which is what makes an unused sealed pack particularly desirable to collectors of gambling memorabilia.
Cards of this kind were produced either for house use or for souvenir sale in casino gift shops. Items carrying the Harold's Club branding are now sought after by collectors of Nevada gaming history, casino memorabilia and mid century Americana.
The deck carries no printed date, so the dating rests on the packaging design and the casino's own chronology, which places it at approximately the 1960s to 1970s.
Product Details
| Era | Estimated c. 1960s to 1970s |
| Maker | Issued for Harold's Club |
| Origin | Reno, Nevada |
| Form | Playing card deck, bridge size, sealed in original cellophane wrap |
| Marks | Harold's Club covered wagon logo. Marked Bridge Size Playing Cards |
| Condition | Very good vintage condition. The deck remains sealed in its original cellophane wrapper. Minor age wear to the outer packaging consistent with storage may be present |
| Dimensions | Bridge size deck. Exact measurements to be confirmed |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
Small objects often carry the most direct connection to a place and a time. This deck belongs to the golden era of Reno gambling, when casinos printed their own cards and the city's identity was bound up with its gaming houses.
For a collector of Nevada history or casino memorabilia it is a compact but entirely authentic artifact of that period, and the fact that it was never opened is the whole point.
Framed, shelved or kept in a case of regional Americana, it holds its own against much larger objects because the graphic is so specific to one building on one street in one decade.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
Have a question? — we're happy to provide additional photos, condition detail, or discuss the piece directly.
