Fantastic very rare full sized Italian Grand Tour archeological style verdigris patinated bronze floor standing tri-legged Ath�nienne, after the antique. Inspired by Roman originals, such as the �Isis Tripod� discovered at the Temple of Isis in Pompeii in the 1760''s, these Neoclassical form Ath�niennes were used as jardini�res, washstands, perfume burners as well as braziers throughout the 19th century. Large shallow circular bowl with stylised acanthus edge and lobed exterior. The legs ornamented with very fine ram''s head terms, foliate mounts and hoof feet. Classical acanthus leaf designs to the interior and base. Italy, circa 1860.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this pe...