Lovely Antique French Gatteaux Playing Cards, Complete Deck, 1890 Stamp button closure rare vintage circa 1940s wicker

rare vintage circa 1940s wicker picnic basket set

he studied ceramics alongside glass

I'd guess these have at least a hundred years on the them

with a wonderfully warm patina but no greening at all

I am guessing mid 19th century

Lovely Antique French Gatteaux Playing Cards, Complete Deck, 1890 Stamp button closure rare vintage circa 1940s wickerAnother 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