German Jigsaw Puzzle
From the series In detail
Desk Abraham Roentgen (1711-1793), Neuwied, c. 1758-1760, oak, maple and walnut, veneered with various woods, tortoiseshell, silver, mother-of-pearl, copper, ivory, gilt bronze
It is astonishing how many pieces of wood, ivory and tortoise shell are worked into this desk. German cabinetmaker Abraham Roentgen and his son David were masters of marquetry, as this is called. The desk also has various secret drawers and compartments.
