French Sterling Desk Seal

Antique French Sterling Desk Seal, Paris, late 1800's,

Louis XVI Style, ribbed, with crossed torches, rose garlands

Hallmarks : Paris 'Boar Head' mark , 2 times (body and wafer), used starting 1838 for silver 800+ purity;

maker mark illegible (“Y”...ending in an anchor)

Length : 2-7/8”

Oval seal surface, never engraved, ¾ x 5/8”

# 30063 b .................................. $ 195.