B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds carrying a burden Gaetano Pancaldi (1922-2014)

Gaetano Pancaldi (1922-2014)

and was happy to go back to the same spot and find one more just now

set against the iridescent body which shows shades of green

and metaphorical

where it has probably lived since it was made

B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds carrying a burden Gaetano Pancaldi (1922-2014)I'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