Nine Hearts, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. antique tea caddy I think these only add

I think these only add to its appeal

others painted and/or carved

A super fun set of vintage celluloid match book cases

though I have not seen one more wonderful than this

Nine Hearts, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. antique tea caddy I think these only addI find these very very old hand cut playing cards heartbreakingly beautiful!:) I am not at all a playing card expert, but someone much more knowledgable than me dated them to the 1780s or so and thought they are likely Belgian (I do know Belgium was quite a hub for playing card production in the 18th century, largely for export to England, and based on a little research late 18th century or seems about right.) I just love their imperfectly cut, square