Rare Vintage La Grande Maison de Blanc Travel Domino Set

Name: Rare Vintage La Grande Maison de Blanc Travel Domino Set
Brand: From The Andes
Price: 5000.00 USD
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★★★★★ Rated 4.9/5 by collectors

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Complete with Original Box • Golden Age Parisian Luxury (1930s to 1950s)

The Story in Your Hands

Own a piece of Parisian history. This rare travel domino set, retailed by the legendary La Grande Maison de Blanc, survives in collector-grade condition with its original branded tissue and stamped box intact. No other known example with complete packaging has surfaced in today’s market.

Picture the golden age of travel. The Orient Express leaving the Gare de Lyon. Transatlantic liners bound for New York. The lively streets around the Opéra in Paris. This set was made for that world. Compact, elegant, and sold at one of the city’s most prestigious department stores, it was more than a toy. It was a luxury travel accessory for a discerning clientele.

Key Features and Provenance

Unique survival: No other Maison de Blanc travel domino set with complete packaging is documented.
Original presentation: Retains branded tissue paper and stamped outer box from La Grande Maison de Blanc.
Parisian luxury retailer: Sold at the flagship Place de l’Opéra store, a destination for affluent Parisians and international visitors.
Art Deco era design: Two-tone early plastic tiles in ivory and red, housed in a translucent amber marbled travel case with red divider.
Travel scale: Miniature pocket format intended for use on trains, ships, and cafés.

Specifications

Era	1930s to 1950s
Materials	Early plastic tiles and marbled translucent case (phenolic resin or Catalin), original cardboard box and branded tissue
Contents	28-piece double-six domino set, hinged travel case, red divider, Maison de Blanc tissue and box
Format	Miniature pocket size designed for travel
Origin	Paris, France

Condition

Excellent for its age. All 28 tiles are present with crisp black pips. The translucent case is intact and displays beautifully. A gentle warp is visible in the lid and rim. This is common in early plastics after decades of heat and humidity changes and from long storage in a snug box. The original branded tissue and outer box are complete and show expected creasing, edge wear, and small corner rubs consistent with age.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this set rare

Yes. Travel dominoes survive in many forms, but this is the only documented example with intact Maison de Blanc tissue and box.

How should I care for it

Display away from sunlight and heat to preserve color. Handle the tissue and box with care. Avoid pressure on the lid to keep the plastic stable.

A Note for the Collector

This is more than a game. It is a Parisian travel relic that connects Art Deco design with the golden age of European travel. With provenance, materials, and story aligned, it reads as a centerpiece object for a serious collection.