B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards - Spades carved stone which I'd like to think

which I'd like to think were inspired by the work of Bridget Riley

7 7/8" x 5 7/16 and in very good condition with minor age coming around the edges and few graphite smudges in the background

Clearly it was made for a purpose

(It does take a little finessing to get the post in firmly and balanced

bright and clean and odor-free and ready to hang

B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards - Spades carved stone which I'd like to thinkI've always got an eye out for antique playing cards, which I especially love for the pips (the black black and shape of these spades makes 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 the