B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards - Spades carved stone This is a beautiful--and heavy

This is a beautiful--and heavy

I found this piece at an estate sale in Kansas City at a mansion loaded with many fine antiques

) to that forward pointing sharp left elbow and life preserver firmly grasped in the other hand

which I'd like to think were inspired by the work of Bridget Riley

Clearly it was made for a purpose

B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards - Spades carved stone This is a beautiful--and heavyI've always got an eye out for antique playing cards, which I especially love for the pips (the black black and shape of these spades 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 the