The extended &-(e&-) data model permits structured data values like (sub-)relations, lists and tuples to be included as attributes in relations. While it is a very powerful data model, it is not easy to handle and even harder to implement. In this paper we describe a visual database editor for the e&-data model for simple tasks like browsing the database, data envy and editing. We believe its interface, based on the paradigm of a two-dimensional cursor, called a finger, is intuitive enough to be used even by casual users. At the same time, the system, named ESCHER, serves as a research vehicle for self-referencing methods in the implementation of database systems. One aspect. a fixpoint "scheme-of-schemes" is discussed in detail and its visual representation, as produced by the running prototype, is shown. Other topics which are treated include the semantics of the cursor movement and new additions to the e& data model, like scripts and links. Finally, we report on first encouraging experiences with ESCHER which also point out where more work needs to be done.