The tabletop wood is very soft and has indentations from writing. One dropleaf's wood split and was shortened. There is no metal hardware except for the drawer handle and the lion's paw with wheels at the base of the legs.
I am not sure of the function of the item, but would like to know what it is used for and how much it is worth. It is a sea shell shaped bowl with candle holders and a smaller bowl on one end of it. It has a claw leg on the end with the candle holders to keep it upright. I thought maybe it was something used for christening or something? Any help would be appreciated.