Perfect Found Object: Antique Glass Plate Negative Holder Stamped EXPOSED key chains but the deck still works

but the deck still works due to the smaller size of the aces

2 3/4" tall

To me it feels quite animated

Really a special thing with a fantastic presence

Japanese and dating from the 20s or 30s

Perfect Found Object: Antique Glass Plate Negative Holder Stamped EXPOSED key chains but the deck still worksI just love this as a found object, complete unto itself, perfectly framing and holding within it all of the dynamics and resonance of the "exposed" stamped on its face indeed, it feels very much like the encapsulation of a peep show, with black shades blocking glass windows! Two latches on the side turn to allow the black cards to slide out (there are two of them, one on either side), revealing two glass plates still inside. And looking closely, once