Antique Italian Hallmarked Silver 3pc Writer's Set, 6" Inkwell, Orig. 14.5" Box Micro mosaic The box does have a

The box does have a key

these inkwells were fairly basic and designed purely for purpose

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Paris circa 1854-1857

The handles are all hallmarked sterling silver

Antique Italian Hallmarked Silver 3pc Writer's Set, 6" Inkwell, Orig. 14.5" Box Micro mosaic The box does have aFine 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,