rectangular form with curved ends and canted corners, anthemion scroll embossed borders, the ends stationed with the figures of Aristotle and Plato flanking a raised section holding two inkwells and a sander, the latter with a detachable cover modelled as a terrestrial globe among books, all raised on three oval bun feet

Hallmarks clear to underside and to edge of detachable sander cover. The rim of which is a little bruised although it fits well. The figures and globe are part marked. Two fastening screws absent to underside although elements fit tightly in place. Both vacant sections on each side have been erased. Sits flat on an even surface. Good condition overall.
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