An unusual novelty ink stand modelled as a drop-side childs cot on bun feet and with bun finials, fitted with two silver-topped square glass inkwells, the sides applied with notepad holders, on a detachable ebonised wood plinth applied with a plaque engraved: "Presented to His Worship the Mayor.... On the Occasion of Opening the New Nursery and Cottage Homes Hollybrook, Southampton....", W. N. Limited, Birmingham 1936 - 6½in, 18oz free.