An unusual Elkington & Co silver plated desk standish-cum-writing slope, the raised back mounted with central removable cherub taperstick holder and oval quill well, flanked to each side by a silver plated topped glass ink well, the reverse and sides with embossed cherub and animal allegorical panels within Bacchanalian masks, 40cm deep, 33cm wide, 23cm deep

Condition Report
Significant wear to the slope with some looses, some rubbing to the silver plate and copper coming through, general overall wear, refer to additional images

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