Antique Italian Hallmarked Silver 3pc Writer's Set, 6" Inkwell, Orig. 14.5" Box Micro mosaic Paris circa 1854-1857

Paris circa 1854-1857

The box does have a key

for a total nearer $180

but is also an award winning artist collected well and in numerous museum collections

Antique Italian Hallmarked Silver 3pc Writer's Set, 6" Inkwell, Orig. 14.5" Box Micro mosaic Paris circa 1854-1857Fine antique Italian hallmarked . 800 (nearly sterling) silver 3pc writer's set including a 6 1 8" diameter ship captain's style inkwell, letter opener & blotter and all nestled in the original fitted 14. 5" storage and or presentation case, box! These are referred to as 'boat' or 'ship captain' inkwells because of the flared base, extra wide and usually weighted so it won't tip with the rocking of the ocean waves! No weighting in this inkwell though,