A charming mid-Victorian oak writing desk with a tooled maroon leather inset above a single frieze drawer with glass handles and key
the volume has marbled endpapers with a prize plate to the front endpaper dated 1902
The spirit burner is marked 'Made in France' and 'Harrods of London'
There are some light scuffs to the tooled leather and handles and there is evidence of a small historic repair to the top (please see photographs) but overall the desk remains in a very good condition and is extremely attractive
All pages are clean and bright
Scottish Sterling Silver Four Piece Cruet Set by James Weir, Glasgow, 1924. The Library A charming mid-Victorian oak writingA rare stunning sterling silver four piece cruet set by James Weir, Glasgow, 1924. The cruet set comprises of two salt cellars and two pepperettes pepper shakers by James Weir, with a substantial silver salt spoon by Charles Boyton & Sons, Sheffied, dated 1930. All pieces are in a very good condition with original blue glass liners. A truly lovely cruet set from the Art Deco period from a rare and sought after silversmith. Total silver weight: 192