Beaker 1798 - 1809
Silver gilt | Measurements 8.6 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm. Weight 138 g (whole object) | RCIN 48392
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A plain silver-gilt beaker with a very slightly outcurved lip.
Marks: Paris, 1798-1809 and maker's mark of Martin Guillaume Biennais.Provenance
Part of a travelling service, supplied to Napoleon by M-G Biennais.
Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764–1843) was originally a cabinet maker and tabletier (dealer and maker of small objects) with established premises at 283 rue St Honoré by 1789 'Au Singe violet' (at the sign of the purple monkey). With the ending of guild restrictions following the passing of the Chapelier laws in 1791he diversified his business to include the production of silver and gilt items. He supplied Napoleon Bonaparte and his family from as early as 1798 including, in 1804, the Emperor's crown and sceptre for his coronations in Paris and Milan.
Purchased by Queen Mary in 1934 -
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Medium and techniques
Silver gilt
Measurements
Measurements 8.6 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm. Weight 138 g (whole object)
138 g (Weight) (whole object)
Category
Place of Production
Paris [Île-de-France]
