Late Victorian desk compendium / desk blotter with silver mounts, sponsor’s marks for Carlile and Watt, Edinburgh

Beautiful late Victorian desk compendium / desk blotter with silver mounts, sponsor’s marks for Carlile and Watt, Edinburgh, 1891.

An elegant and practical piece with a monogram to the front, exemplifying High Victorian style with beautiful watered silk interior and two folders to keep important documents in to front and back respectively.

Price marked at $440 AUD.

Measurements: 35 by 24.5cm.

Good antique condition to exterior commensurate with antiquarian volumes; wear to binding and minor fraying as pictured. Interior of writing pad has been used but can be easily refilled with new paper. Light wear overall to exterior cloth boards. Marks crisp and clear.