Very good and complete condition.   Sad to say, but I can remember when these items were still in use! Toward thier end, I recall when a carbon copy reciepts were handwritten used, a retailer would put the store's copy on a spike which worked to keep them in order of sale and prevent any from getting lost.  This antique example has an ornately designed base, and spike is secure.  Very cool desk top item.  Please see pics for further description and condition.