Stand (part of a dining service)

Silver made by Martin-Guillaume Biennais French
 Cutlery made by Pierre-Benoît Lorillon

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Each piece is engraved with the arms of Napoleon I. Biennais, the imperial goldsmith, specialized in the production of ingeniously designed combinations of cabinetry and goldsmith’s work. The flatware is by Lorillon.

Stand (part of a dining service), Silver made by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (French, 1764–1843, active ca. 1796–1819), Thuya wood, silver gilt, French, Paris

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Stand (part of a dining service), Silver made by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (French, 1764–1843, active ca. 1796–1819), Thuya wood, silver gilt, French, Paris
Stand (part of a dining service), Silver made by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (French, 1764–1843, active ca. 1796–1819), Thuya wood, silver gilt, French, Paris

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