They may not have had electricity or antibiotics, but they had style! At least in the royal cultures of Europe!

And boy, did they have mirrors! I suppose certain people had a lot of free time to gaze at themselves!

And they had silver services for huge numbers. I’ve never seen so much silver dinnerware in one grouping.

But by far my favorite are the card tables. I come from a long line of card players, and my current obsession is with the game of bridge. I would love to time travel back to Munich in the 18th century and try my luck at cards with these experts!

Below, diamonds and spades! Such gorgeous playing cards!

And you could play at nighttime too, with the aid of candlesticks on all 4 corners.

Wouldn’t you love to pass some time in this collection in Munich!??