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Table service commissioned by Napoleon I

Martin Guillaume Biennais, 1810

Consisting of punch-bowl, sugar basin, 2 salt cellars, 2 toast racks, 12 plates & 149 pieces of cutlery in the original case, formed part of a still larger service. Each piece is decorated with the imperial arms, a crowned initial 'N', or other emblems.

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Title of artwork, date

Table service commissioned by Napoleon I, 1810

Date supported

1976

Medium and material

Silver-gilt

Grant

5000

Total cost

40000

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