Superior quality rare item made by one of the best 19th century american silver maker! 
Gorgeous hand cut crystal. 
Very large and super heavy!
Magnificent antique sterling silver / hand cut crystal inkwell - paperweight. 
Made by george shiebler, new york - one of the finest american silver makers of the period.
Circa late 19th century.
Hand chased repousse silver top - stunning crisp details.
Superior hand cut crystal, probably made by baccarat.
Marked with g. Shiebler maker's mark, sterling.    
No monogram or mono removal.
   size:
About 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm.) Crystal diameter. 
About 4 3/4 in. (12 cm) high.
   weight: 
 over 3.5 pounds (1615 grams) - very hevy!
  condition:
Excellent original antique condition with minimum amount of normal wear. Crystal is perfect, expected normal scratches under the base. Very minor age wear and handling marks to sterling top. 
No repairs.
Super fine quality collectors grade rare example - pictures don't do justice!