French Sterling Desk Seal

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.