Writing table Writing table; Writing table decorated with marquetry of several types of wood and gilt bronze. The oval furniture rests on four legs rejuvenating downwards. In marquetry the rules show draperies hung on buttons with; at the front and back; a bucket with rope; pulleys and flag; in which the letter R; and at the sides bows and anchors connected by a bow. The leaf carries a depiction of a Chinese fisherman within a pink wooden frame; alongside a standing woman with a parasol and children; fisherman; parasol; sunshade; David Roentgen; Neuwied; c. 1775 - c. 1780; wood (plant material); rosewood (wood); oak (wood); bronze (metal); gilding; h 74.5 cm x w 74.5 cm d 51.5 cm w 49.3 cm x d 39.8 cm