Three Victorian painted and gilt decorated black japanned papier maché tea trays mid-19th century

two decorated with summer flowers and including mother of pearl inlay and a larger tray with shaped rim and decorated with gilt and polychrome chinoiserie together with a papier maché dust pan and brush, circa 1920, decorated with gilt chinoiserie, repairs and distressed (5)

Largest tray: Fine quality and very decorative and the tray is warped with chips around the edges and has a re-enforced break. Scratches, stains and wear. The two oval trays both warped with chips and significant losses around the eges and wear to the decoration. Dust pan and brush: Good condition. Minor separation to brush and break.
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