Since I posted the last discussion here I have not had any replies to help with this deck identification, but since then I have done more research myself and the deck looks to be made by Hardy although I am not sure of the year. I saw information on this website showing Hardy & Sons (1784 - 1840). The backs of mine being uncolored may be an indication of the year.(?)
Would someone help me with this please?
These cards were bought by my mother for me at a flea market when she was visiting France back in the 1980's or possibly 1990's. I can't quite remember exactly but that's not important. I had assumed they were French because of that but now I see that is not so. It is an English deck.
I would like to sell this deck but not on ebay or etsy or a site like that. I think there are too many playing card decks identified as antique that are not, so I would fear that some folks might think them reproductions which would hurt a decent price.
That's another thing! I do not know their worth but I would trust people from this website.
The partial deck has 47 cards. The important Ace of Spades is sadly missing though.