Silver, fully gilded. Above three stylized paw feet, a leaf-shaped curved tablet. Mounted on it, on a smaller leaf, an inkwell in the shape of a pomegranate, a sand shaker in the shape of an apple, a central quill holder, and a table clock in the shape of a pear. Fruits, quill holder, and tablet decorated with fine punched rocaille decor, flowers, and volutes. Sides with voluted handles. Signed, pseudo marks. Weight approx. 495 g. Height 10.7 cm. 19.5 cm x 19 cm. Compare Seling Vol. II, fig. 982 (a comparable writing instrument from the 18th century). A German Rococo style gilt silver writing desk. Pseudo marks. German. 19th century.