19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Painting Copper luster was also used

Copper luster was also used during this time in the creation of these pieces

with the Lion Passant

Dimensions: Height: 6 1/2" Width: 4 1/2" Depth: 3" Condition: In great age related condition

Nice overall painting with some losses to the paint from contact with Riza

A very lovely small hand made 800 Silver Trinket or Pill Box

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Painting Copper luster was also usedWe are offering a very beautiful French Bronze inkwell by the master metalworker, and founder Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 1892). The inkwell is classical revival with a figural finial of a bearded Greek man's head supported by three griffin feet with floral and other designs on the rest of the body of the inkwell. One looped handle serves as a stop for the lid of the inkwell, and a handle. The inside of the inkwell and lid are both gilt, and are in