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[pen tray and containers]
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[wooden compartment cover]
[wooden compartment]
[removable compartment]
[wooden compartment cover]

Wooden Cover &
False Bottom Storage Compartment

The black-coloured cross-threaded cords on the reverse side of the wooden compartment cover (and writing slope) are for holding or securing in place letters and small documents.


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