Antique French Sterling Silver 5pc Writer's Set, Cut Crystal Inkwell, Orig. Box Cutlery Box surely meant as a christening

surely meant as a christening gift though the pieces themselves are more of a luncheon size than that meant for a child

There is an addition of a small bale on backside

made of sterling silver that has an 18k gold lining (vermeil)

the partnership was dissolved and John carried on the business at 250 Oxford Street alone

Antique French Sterling Silver 5pc Writer's Set, Cut Crystal Inkwell, Orig. Box Cutlery Box surely meant as a christeningFabulous & rare antique French sterling) silver 5pc writer's desk set including silver topped cut crystal inkwell, wax seal or sceau, dip pen, paper knife (scraper eraser) and letter opener, all with an elegant ever so French acanthus accented bead festooned pattern and all beautifully kept in the original fitted storage and or presentation box! Superb! It always seems hard to find lovely old French sterling silver inkwells and, when we do, they