B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds carrying a burden where it has probably lived

where it has probably lived since it was made

Gaetano Pancaldi (1922-2014)

5 3/8" across at handle

and metaphorical

set against the iridescent body which shows shades of green

B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds carrying a burden where it has probably livedI've always got an eye out for antique playing cards, which I especially love for the pips (the lush red and arching sides of these diamonds make me swoon!) These are from a 52 card French B. P Grimaud deck from the 19th century, which was missing 2 cards, so I'm selling by the suit. I think they're beautiful enough to frame, but they also make nice party favors, or are just nice to have around. These have pretty pink backs and a little bleed around