AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY WRITER'S DESK COMPENDIUM
MARK OF CHARLES & GEORGE ASPREY, LONDON, 1904
In the form of a canister with trompe l'oeil collapsible handle, with hinged cover, front and sides, gilt interior, opening to reveal a vesta case with striking plate on top, two stamp holders and, at centre, a miniature taperstick that sits over a small seal, the latter qwith plain circular base
3 ¼ in. high (8.5 cm.)
9 oz. (279 gm.)
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER NOVELTY WRITER'S DESK COMPENDIUM
MARK OF CHARLES & GEORGE ASPREY, LONDON, 1904
In the form of a canister with trompe l'oeil collapsible handle, with hinged cover, front and sides, gilt interior, opening to reveal a vesta case with striking plate on top, two stamp holders and, at centre, a miniature taperstick that sits over a small seal, the latter qwith plain circular base
3 ¼ in. high (8.5 cm.)
9 oz. (279 gm.)
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