Mid 19th Century Antique French Napoleon III Empire Crystal Handled Gilt Bronze Dip Pen, Writing Calligraphy

Antique 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