Rare Massive Antique French Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal 6.75" "Paperweight" Style Inkwell, Yacht Anchor & Flags Engraving monogram I'm using an online translation

I'm using an online translation program so what you see translated above might not be completely accurate :)

this is a late 1800s hand carved stand which at one time would have held an oval crystal engraved centerpiece bowl

IMPORTANT NOTE regarding antique tortoise shell or ivory: We are great supporters of protection for endangered species in our modern world

A quite unusual portrait miniature

Rare Massive Antique French Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal 6.75" "Paperweight" Style Inkwell, Yacht Anchor & Flags Engraving monogram I'm using an online translationFantastic antique French hallmarked sterling silver & MASSIVE wheel cut crystal paperweight style inkwell, just under 7 lbs and with "Union Des Yachts Francais" inscription and anchor & crossed flags emblem! The largest we've had in quite some time and, if my memory serves me right, the heaviest! In a rectangular shape with the front of the crystal body having a large groove for resting the writer's pen. Exceptional detail to the crisp wheel cut