Antique French Napoleon III Empire Crystal Handled Gilt Bronze Dip Pen, Writing Calligraphy Viennese Beautifully carved Baroque head of

Beautifully carved Baroque head of an angel cherub flanked by wings

Some silver loss to the edges of the mirror

active 1902 to 1911 at 27 rue de Paradis

Bearing a maker's marks for silversmith Louis Gabélus Bouffet

The holder measures 2 3/8" length x 3/4" wide

Antique French Napoleon III Empire Crystal Handled Gilt Bronze Dip Pen, Writing Calligraphy Viennese Beautifully carved Baroque head ofAntique French Napoleon III era dip pen. An exquisite and fine example, the pen features a long shaft handle crafted from solid blown crystal. Topped by a gilt bronze Napoleonic eagle, with wings outspread and resting on a globe sphere, with talons clutching lightening bolts and laurel, below is a coiled serpent. In overall good antique condition. Measures 8" length