A Very Fine Rococo Revival German Silver Desk Setcirca 1890, .800 silver mark of Bruckmann & Söhne, retailer's mark for August Merklein, presented in the original fitted case with satin and velvet lining. The five piece set including a large double welled inkstand with finely cast model of Nike with laurel wreath and cornucopia (with integrated bell), a blotter with finely detailed cast bust of a woman, a candlestick held aloft by a winged putto, a letter opener with gilt blade and bust of a woman for the terminus, and a fountain pen. No monograms. Included with the lot is an associated seal, unmarked, cast in the form of the young Christ with orb, with engraved "AH" monogram.Inkstand 8 3/4 x 12 x 9 in.46.11 total weighable troy oz.August Merklein (1865-1940) was a jeweler and Commercial Councilman (Kommerzienrat) in Nuremberg, Germany. Bruckmann & Söhne was a firm established in 1805 in Heilbronn, Germany. The company employed exceptionally talented designers and invested in the latest metalware manufacturing processes.Private Collection, North CarolinaAdditional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com Condition Report Good estate condition. Wear to case