Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE (1810-1892) Large tripod bowl in chased and gilded bronze with champlevé polychrome enamel decoration of palmettes, fleurons and foliate foliage, the lip with three cut-out motifs, decorated in sequence, and scrolled feet with feline and griffin heads, joined by a disc centered on a turned shaft, pendant. Signed on the lip profile: F. BARBEDIENNE. Second half of the 19th century. H. Height : 33 cm. - Diameter: 30.5 cm. Wear, a few scratches and tiny chips to the enamels. Small flower missing from one foot.