Japanese black lacquer and mother-of-pearl desk Organiser, c. 1900, the exterior inlaid with birds and floral sprays in mother-of-pearl, and gilt decoration of butterflies and foliage, brass mounts, having a pair of doors opening to an orange lacquer interior with fitted compartments and drawers (A/F), height 35 cm width 32 cm depth 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney