Playing card-themed portable writing desk with ephemera. 19th century. Desk has two hinged folding lids, one lid has a folding surface. With playing card decorations on the lids. Some general wear to desk. Very good. Inside the desk is an eclectic collection of dice (6 pairs and 7 unpaired dice), a cribbage board (no pointers), a collection of about 20 assorted poker chips, and a few dozen booklets of card instructions, decorations, greeting cards, etc., and with several loose cigar labels. An unusual and charming lot.