RARE Antique 18th C. French Sterling SIlver, by Famed Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) Oval Casserole, Serving Dish garniture the tiny number "1" in

the tiny number "1" in the upper right means it's in

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RARE Antique 18th C. French Sterling SIlver, by Famed Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) Oval Casserole, Serving Dish garniture the tiny number "1" inVery rare antique French Napoleonic era 18th century sterling silver BIENNAIS hallmarked oval casserole or serving dish with armorial style engraved heraldry including lion rampant & "Animo Et Fide" (With Courage & Faith) Inscription! Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764 1843) was the official goldsmith and silversmith to First French Empire ruler Napoleon Bonaparte and became arguably the most important decorative arts maker of the Empire period. He