Old Handmade Cigar Box Wood Miniature Desk astronomy with the added benefit of

with the added benefit of standing ready for a lively carpet bowling match any time

I bought them at a sale that included lots of mid-century Scandinavian ceramics and glass

I always keep an eye out for older Acoma pots

which likely previously held painted glass "eyes" (chips of glass painted black and white

with portions of prints on reverse

Old Handmade Cigar Box Wood Miniature Desk astronomy with the added benefit ofI believe this very sweet old handmade secretary style desk was made of cigar box wood, or wood from an old crate, as there is some text showing through the green paint on the back side. Everything about this makes me happy, teeming with the vision of some father or grandfather carefully piecing it together for a much loved child. 4 5 8" t x 4 3 16" w x 2 7 8" d. Varnished and green painted wood. Very good condition. It looks like perhaps tiny screws