Miniature Escritoire Style Desk or Chest cast pewter salt shakers a wind instrument of which

a wind instrument of which there are similarly an incredible array of beautiful examples

which I thought might be used as a letter opener

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Late 19th c I believe

Miniature Escritoire Style Desk or Chest cast pewter salt shakers a wind instrument of whichI'm not at all an expert on miniature furniture; I just loved the proportions on this one, and the angled top, which pulls open to reveal shelves and compartments inside. I believe the wood is pine, stained a deep brown, and the pulls appear to be brass, with push pin shaped fronts and split fastener type backs. It appears to be held together largely or entirely by was of tiny nails; I don't see traces of glue but it is possible some glue was used to