19th Century Handpainted Card or Correspondence Box vintage Japanese tray A beautiful old silver tray

A beautiful old silver tray or salver with exquisite decorative scrolls and floral design and standing on four feet

There is some foxing/black moisture spots on the glass and scratches/marks on the mottled effect wood (and a little chip in the wood at the bottom)

Depth: 34cm

A truly exquisite Victorian portrait

Hang it on the wall or lean it against a wall with other interesting pieces

19th Century Handpainted Card or Correspondence Box vintage Japanese tray A beautiful old silver trayA charming Victorian handpainted wooden box, richly decorated with floral motifs and musical instruments and in exquisite condition. This Renaissance Revival influence was a style much admired during the Victorian period for its associations with culture, learning, and artistic refinement. The lute is a symbol of harmony, love, and cultivated taste. Boxes of this nature were often used as card or correspondence boxes, intended to hold visiting cards