Goodall & Sons C. 1890 British No Indices Playing Cards, Complete 52 Card Deck surfer on board South Africa and New Zealand

South Africa and New Zealand

minor and not detracting

With handles on either side

For me a highly empathetic character who looks as if crying out for a break

with a fabulous all-over triangular relief pattern and drippy green and salmon-colored glaze over cream slip

Goodall & Sons C. 1890 British No Indices Playing Cards, Complete 52 Card Deck surfer on board South Africa and New ZealandI hadn't found any antique playing cards in a long time then found two decks in rapid succession, this being the latest. These were made by Goodall & Sons, who traded in the UK from 1822 to 1920, with the lack of indices (numbers) and the square corners dating these to the 19th century for sure. They were printed on heavy weight card, like thin cardboard, so are extra nice to handle, feeling very substantial. In addition to that I think they're just