Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Cranberry Glass Inkwell, Desk Stand Egg Signed (front and back) by

Signed (front and back) by listed French artist: Ludovic Alfred de Saint-Edme (French

These were sold through boutiques in the Opera section of Paris

Lots of age to the piece

The elegant patterns are timeless

including the silver pen holder hooks

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Cranberry Glass Inkwell, Desk Stand Egg Signed (front and back) byI know, I know, I seem to really be drawn to certain types of antiques. I do buy what I love. I always think you'll love them, too. These old pearl 'half egg' trinkets do catch my eye. This one, and numerous others from a recently disbursed Paris estate, is superb. Not a bit of damage to it, not even a tiny nip anywhere, shell nor inkwell. Bright ormolu alloy framework and even retains the old lid cap to the cranberry glass inkwell. Considering this