>>8033201

>>8032730

That silver inkwell next to Nancy has been there since 1819. I'm not convinced that particular one is snake symbolism.

https://history.house.gov/Collection/Detail/29585

>>8033246

>>8032730

Nevermind. I fucked that one up.

>The feet of the tray take the form of fasces with snakes winding around them, classical symbols of unity and wisdom, respectively.