A new take on a familiar theme, this time ribbing the Appeal Court. Finely sculpted to give the monkeys human expressions, this handpainted figurine is made for Carbolic Smoke Ball in Stoke-on-Trent in small quantities, and has found its way into law offices all over the world.

An unusual and attractive pen and pencil pot for your desk, made by Original Book Works. We like these so much, that we use them ourselves at Carbolic's offices.

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A practical tool for judges and chairperson. Hand turned from oak by an English craftsman. The gavel measures 9'' long and the block 5" in diameter.

Time is money! This hour glass timer is made in the North of England, each one using original wooden parts from cotton mills. It makes a highly original present to any professional.

An attractive desk accessories holder, made from soft calf leather, lined in suede, and with elegant stitching.

An attractive desk accessories holder, made from soft calf leather, lined in suede, and with elegant stitching.

An attractive desk accessories holder, made from soft calf leather, lined in suede, and with elegant stitching.

This wooden casket is a genuine pet coffin sourced from - would you believe it? - a company called 'Poffins'. On the front we have fixed a brass-like plate engraved with the words 'Ashes of Difficult Clients', and in the top we have plugged three holes with brass-like eyelets. The result is a desktop penholder like no other.

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Sheets of note paper for whenever you need them are kept to hand in this attractive faux book note block holder. Comes with a fresh note block.

Made by a specialist manufacturer in Northern Italy, this set of Scales of Justice is silver-plated.

A high quality reproduction of the famous Carbolic Smoke Ball which featured in the law case of the same name in 1893. Also doubles as an elegant pen holder.

An attractive desk accessories holder, made from soft calf leather, lined in suede, and with elegant stitching.

When closed, the Secretaire looks like an old leather-bound volume. Lift the hinged lid, and you have a neat place to store odds and ends.

An ingenious and elegant place to hide valuables at home or in the office - a high specification safe with a facade of real paperback spines.

Store your tissues with grandeur in this faux book holder. It measures 3.5" x 11" x 7" and is designed for standard boxes of tissues*. Significantly more stylish than a box of Kleenex on your desk!

*If you use square boxes of tissues, we have one of those too. Ring us!

Each coaster in this set of four is fashioned to look like a mini book. Smart and considerably more classy than your average coaster, they have a solidity and a weight that speaks for their quality. Yes, you can equip your boardroom with simple cardboard coasters, or even let your boardroom table accumulate attractive coffee stains and mug rings - or you can impress your clients!

The days of smoke-filled meeting rooms may be long-gone, but there is still occasionally a role for the ash tray. And if you are going to whp one out of a cupboard and thrust it under a client's nose, why not at least make it a good one. This design uses the fantastic 'faux book' resin covering developed by Original Book Works, and incorporates a glass liner which can be removed and put in the dishwasher.