Large ,heavy (2.3 kg) and impressive antique French barbers bleeding bowl,c1880. This is the best example I have seen with great colour/patina and lovely decoration. It has the typical cut away section and is in white metal/pewter. There is a central panel depicting a man in period costume being bled by a barber/surgeon. The outside of the bowl is decorated with script '' Le melonogene dicquomare le rouen chenoeux a la barbe'' (or similar, sorry French isn''t a strength!). Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear/rubbing and Verdigris. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item. Size: 35 cm long x 28 cm wide x 3 cm thick/deep. Weight 2.3 kg. I will happily ship worldwide.Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event yo...