Three Clubs, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. decorative pillowcases Pull the ends together at

Pull the ends together at the base of the handle with the right pressure and he'll do a handstand

The first word that comes to mind to describe this exquisite little bowl

which function like handles on their backs

The lines running vertically articulate the vase's structure but are wonderfully irregular

Classic mid-mod design

Three Clubs, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. decorative pillowcases Pull the ends together atI first purchased a batch of heart pips from this very same deck from a seller in Holland, who has been parsing them out a few at a time. When he posted these I snatched them up immediately I just think they are extraordinarily beautiful! I believe they date to the 1780s or so and are likely Belgian, which was a hub for playing card production in the 18th century, largely for export to England. I just love their imperfectly cut, square edged,