Complete Deck #2 of Antique French Gatteaux Playing Cards, 1890 pompoms I’d guess it dates from

I’d guess it dates from second half of the 19th century

The texts on the back drop lots of period references such as this

or notable dings

The interior shows very light rust

who notes he's only seen a couple

Complete Deck #2 of Antique French Gatteaux Playing Cards, 1890 pompoms I’d guess it dates fromThis is the second of two decks of lovely antique French Gatteaux playing cards I recently purchased from a seller in France, stamped 1890. Stenciled coloration, no indices, and barely rounded corners, 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. This deck has plain backs of a pretty cornflower blue, and show a little bit of curling so I'm pricing