B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards - Hearts carved wooden doll 11 x 4 5/8” x

11 x 4 5/8” x 2 1/4” d

and some little dings mostly on one side

all as documented--one along the exterior of one face

with a pair of figures in what I believe are whaling boats on either side

engaged in similarly laborious tasks

B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards - Hearts carved wooden doll 11 x 4 5/8” xI've always got an eye out for antique playing cards, which I especially love for the pips (the lush red and shape of shape of these hearts 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