Late 19th Century Victorian Painted Desk Ensemble With Card Holder, Paper Organizer, and Tin Tray

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Late 19th century Victorian desk ensemble composed of a painted wooden card holder with hinged lid, a matching wooden paper … Read more Late 19th century Victorian desk ensemble composed of a painted wooden card holder with hinged lid, a matching wooden paper organizer, and a coordinating painted tin tray. Each piece is finished in a black ground with hand-painted floral, foliate, and fruit motifs, enriched with gilt borders and detailing. The card holder is decorated across the lid and sides and retains a period paper label affixed to the underside documenting its identification and late 19th century date. The paper organizer carries complementary decoration, while the tin tray introduces a contrasting material with a bold central motif framed by a gilt border. Together, the ensemble presents a cohesive decorative presence with the layered surface character expected of Victorian desk accessories.
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