B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds small oil painting It was made from a

It was made from a "400 year old bristle cone pine" by a JE Lux (or JELUX)

the warmth of its patina and the care invested in its making are all the more palpable

semi-circular wooden base of the scoop like a plug

I'm a sucker for a carved shoe or boot to begin with

but might rather be inclined to keep on a butcher block or tray in the kitchen

B.P Grimaud 19th Century French No Indices Playing Cards -Diamonds small oil painting It was made from aI've always got an eye out for antique playing cards, which I especially love for the pips (the lush red and arching sides of these diamonds make 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