A Victorian silver desk clock cum note book, Charles Dumeneil, London, 1899

Rectangular with curved corners, the right-side with inset Celluloid 'appointments' sheet with attached pencil, opening to reveal a pocket watch, 17.1cm., 6 3/4 in. long; together with a small Edwardian inkwell cum desk clock, Birmingham, 1908, circular with reed & ribbon rims, the cover inset with a pocket watch, 5.6cm., 2 1/4 in. high; and an 18th century style table bell, William Comyns & Sons Ltd., London, 1948, flaring with baluster knop handle

The bell with clear marks. Good gauge and condition. The inkwell with slightly rubbed marks. A couple of cracks to the watch face. The note book/clock with faulty button release. Marks rubbed and partially lost. Leather back is a little tired and rubbed.
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