Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1920s.
This is topped with a small chamberstick which would act as light but also to melt sealing wax when sealing a letter.

The base stands on four decorative cast legs and the underside is hallmarked E & Co. and Made In England which dates this example to the early twentieth century, c.1910 / 1920.
All in superb condition measuring 7 1/2" x 5".
Item ID: 32908
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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