Antique Italian Hallmarked Silver 3pc Writer's Set, 6" Inkwell, Orig. 14.5" Box Micro mosaic the set would originally have

the set would originally have had 18pcs but only seventeen remain

This one appear to have a clear coat over the exterior and covering all of the brass boulle inlays

The handles are all hallmarked sterling silver

Paris circa 1854-1857

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 the set would originally haveFine 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,