Crowned Cat Key Tray Ornament

Somewhere between an ornament and a piece of hallway hardware, this cast resin cat sits with its head tipped back and its mouth wide open, and that open mouth is the dish. Keys land in it, along with loose coins, a watch, or the jewellery that otherwise ends up on a windowsill. The crown is entirely unearned and entirely the point.

It is finished in pink or green, both soft enough to sit against painted wood or a marble console without shouting over the rest of the room. A non-slip base keeps it steady when keys are dropped in from height, which matters on a polished sideboard by the front door. Dressing tables suit it just as well, where the dish takes rings and earrings at the end of the day rather than door keys.

Each piece is hand finished, so no two are quite identical: dimensions can vary by a centimetre or two, and the colour may read slightly differently from the photographs. That variation is part of how it is made rather than a fault. Worth saying plainly, it is a decorative object and not a toy, so keep it out of reach of small children and give it a spot where a curious pair of hands cannot pull it down. A soft dry cloth is all it needs to keep the finish looking fresh.

• Cast resin cat figure wearing a crown
• Open mouth forms a dish for keys, coins and jewellery
• Non-slip base
• Two colours: pink and green
• Suits hallway consoles, sideboards and dressing tables
• Hand finished: size may vary by 1-2cm and colour may differ slightly from the images
• Not a toy: keep out of reach of small children