Gloria Fletcher Vintage Geometric Abstract Watercolor antique shaker nail so would think this dates

so would think this dates to the first quarter of the 20th c

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

with a bit of gold paint loss/rusting to the base

I think this is it - he seems old

Gloria Fletcher Vintage Geometric Abstract Watercolor antique shaker nail so would think this datesI really love this watercolor, even better in person (the colors are just a bit softer and more luminous than photos convey; I shot in two different lighting situations, and really it is sort of midway between). It makes me think of sunrises and sunsets filtered through paned windows, and also of the marvelous paintings sculptures of Alan Shields, which I suggest looking up if you are unfamilar! The watercolor is by Gloria Fletcher (1929 2016),