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

I feel like there is a whole thesis embedded in this

and documented in detailed photo

though I have not seen one more wonderful than this

The box opens and closes easily and is in good overall condition

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