19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) antiques The scope has minor nicks

The scope has minor nicks on the front Brass Rim

These spoons were used along side of an after dinner cup of coffee

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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) antiques The scope has minor nicksWe 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