This charming 19th-century playing card box captures the whimsy and refinement of Victorian leisure. Crafted in wood and adorned in the beloved tartanware tradition, the surface is richly patterned with a plaid design that evokes both Scottish heritage and fashionable taste. The lid is decorated with hand-painted playing cards—an artful detail that hints at the treasures within.
Inside rests a vintage deck of cards, assembled long ago from two mismatched packs and now missing a single card, lending the set a romantic sense of history and use. Each shuffle and worn edge speaks to evenings of friendly competition and quiet parlor games in a bygone age.
Whether displayed as a decorative object or appreciated for its rarity, this tartanware card box is a delightful fusion of artistry, play, and storytelling—a true keepsake for the collector of antique games and Scottish tartanware.
