Elegant hand crafted quality late 20th century sterling 925 silver round inkstand commisioned for the inauguration of the OPCW - Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - in 1997 The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an intergovernmental organisation and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which entered into force on 29 April 1997. The OPCW, with its 193 member states, has its seat in The Hague, Netherlands; it oversees the global endeavour for the permanent and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons. Diameter 9 cm Height 8 cm Weight 212 grams (it is filled) Fully hallmarked on body and cover Birmingham Assay Office guarantee and date letter "x" for 1997 together with Geoffrey Payne silversmith's mark "GP". Also "Filled" Condition report: In clean fine 27 years old condition - great patina, minor dings and scratches - no cracks, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Yes I do combine shipping Coming from a 100% smoke free home, will be properly sanitized before shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!