British/Continental, 19th century, comprising: book cover with reticulated foliate scrollwork design, central star plate with lettering "G. Shotter/1884", green and brown velvet lining and marbled paper interior, with velvet bookmark with tassel ends, 13 x 11 in.; pair of candlesticks, 10-1/4 in.; pierced letter opener, 13-1/4 in.; pierced tray with two glass and brass lidded inkwells, 5 x 13-1/4 x 7 in. overall; brass tipped feather pen, 11-1/2 in.
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, some spotting and discoloration; inkwells with large corner chips; book cover with some fraying to velvet lining and lifting and creasing to interior paper; candle cups with wax accretion
Private Collection