with bird-cage action, on brass castors, top and base associated

In overall good condition and ready to use. Minor old marks, dents and scratches, notably to top - the surface of which has possibly been re-polished - entirely consistent with age and use. There is a small filled repair to a split to one side of the top. On brass castors. Looks the part.
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