A LATE VICTORIAN DESK STANDISH

A LATE VICTORIAN DESK STANDISH, no maker's mark, London 1900, of elliptical form with cast and applied straight gadrooned rim enclosing pierced and engraved square panel borders and a central removable frame enclosing a diamond cut glass well with silver mount and hinged cover, raised upon four stylised paw feet, 9 3/4" wide, base 6ozs 8dwts