Description
A 19th Century Mahogany Oval Gallery Tray with brass scroll handles and an inlaid compass star to the centre, 27” x 18½” (69 cm x 47 cm). A Fine 19th Century Rosewood Sliding Book Holder. The hinged arch-topped ends pierced with trefoiled handles and embellished with studded brass fret-work mounts with engraved details. The stand holding an incomplete set of books in decorative leather bindings; ‘Proude’s History of England’ volumes II -XII (I missing) with tooled spines and gilt blocked covers inscribed ‘Christ’s Hospital Montefoiori Prize’, and a decorative 19th century cast brass candlestick, 4” (10 cm) in height.