Fantastic Antique Old Maid Playing Card Deck, Presumed British vintage puzzle I believe it likely dates

I believe it likely dates to the mid-19th century or so

and is fabulous looking

or a frieze

surely shepherding safe ventures in the wild

I've polished it up a bit on the top and some more polishing could be done if desired

Fantastic Antique Old Maid Playing Card Deck, Presumed British vintage puzzle I believe it likely datesI can't imagine a more charming set of Old Maid cards than these! I've never seen another set with pairs made by two unlike halves that come together to form one phrase and image (rather than pairs of two identical cards) and what wonderful images and phrases they are! I especially love "Yum Yum" for the kissing couple, which contrasts perfectly with "End of the Honeymoon" right before it, and then that ring split across two sides in "Steady Pull"