B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds handmade gameboard Sawyer on many adventures

Sawyer on many adventures

with a little paint staining (not foxing) on the unused back

I am not entirely certain the age of this sampler but would guess first quarter of the 19th century or so

who dated it to the 18th century

or nail to a post

B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds handmade gameboard Sawyer on many adventuresI'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