Miniature Escritoire Style Desk or Chest school house antiques and if not in use

and if not in use would put it out somewhere to enjoy it as the lovely sculptural object that it is

and the University of Michigan

which could be product of having been stashed away for a very long time but I'm not 100% sure

and believe it dates from the 1960's

Miniature Escritoire Style Desk or Chest school house antiques and if not in useI'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