$9,840
Two French Empire . 950 Silver-gilt Chargers, Paris, 1809-19, Martin-Guillaume Biennais, maker, circular, with anthemion border and engraved coat of arms, dia. 12 in., approx. 66.7 troy oz. Provenance: The Estate of Hugh Trumbull Adams to benefit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Collections Acquisitions Fund. N.B. The plates appear to be part of the Borghese service, bearing the coat of arms of Prince Camillo Borghese (1775-1832) and Pauline Bonaparte (1780-1825). The original service comprising around 500 pieces was primarily supplied by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843), who was the goldsmith to the Imperial Court and official supplier to the Garde-meuble under Napoleon.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-07-15
