Possible Clues:

• Decorated with inset pieces
• Embedded with vanguard of Indian navy, ring back
• Ornamented reverse face with nickel
• Like marquetry in clock face, on reflection
• Decorated with mosaic
• Like some decorative furniture
• Trendy boy, one gathered, is 'not outstanding'
• Chased home, call back
• Depressed at the craft fair?
• Set into surface