An early 18th century German inkstand of shaped oval outline with borders of shells

An early 18th century German inkstand of shaped oval outline with borders of shells, gadrooning and beading and chase formal scroll work in the centre, fitted with two detachable pots, button feet, maker's mark 'V.I', Augsberg first third of the 18th century, 9.25in (23.5cm) long, 10oz.