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

The chest measures 10 7/8” wide x 8 1/8” x 9 3/4” tall

This is a beautiful--and heavy

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

Clearly it was made for a purpose

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