Barbedienne Bronze Inkwell, France, 19th Century

Table inkwell (large model) in bronze with brown patina resting on a circular saucer mounted on a base. The inkwell rests on three feet representing the heads and legs of fauns and is screwed onto the navel of the saucer. The body, round and flattened, is decorated with stylized floral scrolls, while the neck is highlighted by a gadrooned corolla. The lid, mounted on a hinge, is bulbous in shape, decorated with a fishing net motif and surmounted by a handle representing the head of an ancient Byzantine bearded man. The side handle, also screwed, is openwork and represents a rod with the same ornamentation as the lid. The glass container is original. France, 19th century, manufactured by Barbedienne, signed. Diameter: 17.5 cm (saucer) Height: 16 cm Weight: 1496 g Condition: Very good condition, without shocks or deformations. The St Louis crystal container is in perfect condition. Wear of the patina on the saucer