Rare Hunt and Sons 1830s British Playing Cards, Heavy Stock, Clubs coiled straw basket (see photos) While it is

(see photos) While it is possible the nail was a later repair

Just nice set on the shelf

but as it is this gorgeous 1975 book is the next best thing

While the naturally dyed color has certainly faded over time

There is a small missing piece of wood on his front right paw and rear right leg

Rare Hunt and Sons 1830s British Playing Cards, Heavy Stock, Clubs coiled straw basket (see photos) While it isGorgeous! I wish I had a complete deck of these Hunt & Sons c. 1830 British playing cards (a complete deck goes for $500 or so) but it's not surprising that over the past nearly 200 years some have been lost, so I've divided them into suits. All but the Ace of clubs is here. I've been trying to learn a little more about varieties of antique playing cards and what distinguishes specific decks. This stencil painted deck (producing the great bleeding