Swiss Tarot card deck, Jacques Rochias Fils, Neuchâtel, c. 1782–19th century

This is a complete, museum-quality deck of tarot cards produced in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, by the printer Jacques Rochias Fils. The cards are constructed using the traditional technique of colored woodcuts.

They measure 11.8 x 6.0 cm and come housed in a historic slipcase. The set features notable inscriptions and iconography: the Two of Coins card displays a banner reading 'Fait par Jaque Rochias Fils a Neuchatel'. The Ace of Cups and the Chariot cards bear the inscription 'Grave par J P PE' with the initials JP, likely referring to the woodcutter, potentially Jean-Pierre Proche. The Four of Coins includes the year 1782, representing the design year of the woodcuts, and incorporates the city coat of arms of Neuchâtel.

The deck exhibits minimal age-related wear, and the accompanying slipcase shows signs of use and fit. These cards represent the production of the Swiss Rochias family, who manufactured playing cards over multiple generations during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.