Lovely Antique Gilded Double Ball in Cage Whimsy face mask This stencil painted deck (producing

This stencil painted deck (producing the great bleeding edges around the suits) is one of the earliest decks on which the court cards display a "modern rationalised design" - i

Overall excellent

the more I love it

as do the swirls of ink-drawn line detailing the lace covering her neck

Makes me think this might be the island brothel

Lovely Antique Gilded Double Ball in Cage Whimsy face mask This stencil painted deck (producingI've gotten pickier about whimsies over time, tending to pass them by unless they are especially lovely, which this one is, in its very old gold paint, with well carved pair of balls making me think of two little peas in a pod. Beautifully detailing at top and bottom which give it an architectural feel, too. It will stand on its own flipped either way. 4 7 8 x 1 1 8 x 1 1 8 and in very good condition, no splits or repairs.