Lovely Antique French Gatteaux Playing Cards, Complete Deck, 1890 Stamp cutout drawing have a long tradition of

have a long tradition of creating pottery and textiles with patterns that reflect their spiritual beliefs

A curious model she is

1918--and there is another showcasing Greek ornament

with a hand-decorated slide-top box

with an opening of 4" across at lip and 3 3/4" diameter at base

Lovely Antique French Gatteaux Playing Cards, Complete Deck, 1890 Stamp cutout drawing have a long tradition ofAnother beautiful deck of antique playing cards with stenciled coloration, no indices, and barely rounded corners. These are French (and came straight from a seller in France) with the Jack of Clubs featuring the Gatteaux mark on shield, the Ace of Clubs featuring a 1890 tax stamp, and pips showing pretty paper watermarks. Really lovely, and in great shape, with a blue and white tight honeycomb pattern on the backs. Cards measure 3 5 16" x 2 1 8". 52