Lot 61 , A 19th century Tunbridge ware rosewood and floral mosaic desk stand, W. 25.5cm
A 19th century Tunbridge ware rosewood and floral mosaic desk stand, the pair of glass inkwells with half square mosaic to the covers, W. 25.5cm
Estimate £200-300
The desk stand has been cleaned and restored in the last 40 years. Some fine splits to the rosewood veneer on the upper surface. Both of the glass inkwells have shallow chips around the rim hidden by the covers. The base drawer bottom panel has been re-glued as the base panel of the whole piece. Otherwise in reasonable condition
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Sold for £300