[Paddy]

Paul

It looks good to me too. The enamel disc has the correct pattern in the metal behind the enamel, a little chipped but this is very common for these discs. The globe has the correct pattern land masses. The lug positioning and orientation look correct. I have attached a couple of pictures of the version that I have. The only real difference between the 2 is that mine is maker marked J&Co. The holes in the back plate look similar. The only reason I can find for these is that on mine these holes line up with the voiding in the laurel leaves on the Per Mare Per Terram part and when put together they allow some contrast in colour rather than having a solid gilt backing. The only thing I might have reservations about is - has it been re-gilded?. If it has then I would still be very happy with it and wish my version has as much gilt remaining.

Paddy