Featured Wood and lacquer desk tidy

Well I think that's what you'd call it? Not quite a writing desk as it has no flat bit to write on. I can't find anything the same on Google. The dog on the lid seems out of place and was possibly added later. Has anyone any more info on what it actually is? Cheers

 

Never fear Chinois-One of our courteous experts will cheerfully correct you if your heading description's amiss (perhaps several experts ?).

 

desk organizer ........ it's wonderful !!!!!!

the ...fog....may be original.....this was a mans item..

 

https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/2...andel-quality-stationery-box-ink-wells-c1860/

a lot include writing slopes...but not all...

@Shangas

 

Is the inlay mother of pearl?

 

Pretty ! I wonder if its not more a dresser caddy ? I could see the main compartment being for collars and the others being for stays,watches,etc?

 

It's a desk-caddy or desk-tidy/inkstand as you say. It's missing the pen-rest. And the inkwells.

The "Fog" as you call it, is most likely nicotine staining. I've removed that stuff in the past using methylated spirits.

 

I saw the coromandel one on my searches. Bit more classy than mine huh?

 

I was referring to the dog but it was a typo lol I think pooch is hand painted

 

It looks very much like it.

 

Dog........yes....Dog !

 

99% like it........cuz...it's it !!!

 

Ah ye know I don't like committing 100% to anything.

 

I'm always willing to be proven wrong..........but not here !!!

ohhh.....ok....here too !!

 

abalone inlay.........that's my jam !!

 

Okay thanks. I know where to come with any jam questions. I have a fog guru now as well.

 

Agree with komo that it looks like abalone, not MOP.
Lovely item!

 

I thought Komo said it was MOP. I'm confused now.

 

In my experience, abalone is darker than MOP.

 

I suspected MOP.....but a close look reveals abalone coloration....
it needs to be cleaned ......