Playing Cards Wall Plaques Genuine Porcelain Hand Enameled 24k Gold Rim Ny Queen Hearts King Spades

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Fine quality vintage oval wall plaques. Label on back states "Genuine Porcelain Hand Enameled 24k Gold Rim New York"
They … Read more Fine quality vintage oval wall plaques. Label on back states "Genuine Porcelain Hand Enameled 24k Gold Rim New York"
They depict the Queen of Hearts & the King of Spades playing cards. The wood frames have brass orolou fragments on the top & bottom of each plaque & round loops for hanging
Age & origin are estimated. The label from New York is likely from an upscale shop however in researching, it is possible they were manufactured in France or Germany.

In card lore and history, the combination of the Queen of Hearts and the King of Spades is often linked to Judith and David from the Bible. In the 16th-century French "Paris Pattern," every court card was assigned a specific historical or mythical figure:
​King of Spades: Represents King David, the biblical figure.
​Queen of Hearts: Represents Judith, the biblical heroine who saved her people.
​While they aren't a traditional romantic "couple" in history, they are frequently paired in art and collectibles as the "highest" or most iconic figures of their respective suits, representing power and devotion. In some occult or cartomancy traditions, pairing these two specifically can symbolize a clash or balance between emotional passion (Hearts) and intellectual authority (Spades). . See less