Fantastic Antique Old Maid Playing Card Deck, Presumed British vintage puzzle some wear and aging to

some wear and aging to the handle including a few dings to the wood here and there

I believe this piece is specifically by Wilhelm Kagel Jr

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

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

I'm not sure whether they completed the hike hours ago and are waiting on the slow father

Fantastic Antique Old Maid Playing Card Deck, Presumed British vintage puzzle some wear and aging toI 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"