A Czechoslovakian tooled leather and glass desk set retailed by Harrods circa 1938

with twin gilt metal mounted inkwells either side of a box fitted with a calendar and glass pen tray together with a tooled leather ink blotter impressed with the letter D, a maroon and gilt impressed card stationary holder by J. C. Vickery, and one green and one maroon round lidded containers by J. C. Vickery  (5)

The desk set is in excellent condition. The blotter has signs of wear, consistent with use. The card holder has some scuffing but is in otherwise sound condition. The two containers are both in good condition.
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