Nine Hearts, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. peruvian The brand's enduring slogan

The brand's enduring slogan

6 3/8" tall x 1 3/4" wide and deep when "closed"

with a little damage to the surface of the wood on one corner

Super mid-century feeling in its shape and palette

nose and chin

Nine Hearts, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. peruvian The brand's enduring sloganI 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