RARE Museum French Palais Royal Trousse d' Voyage, Necessaire, Travel Vanity. Pierre-Noël Blaquière, Silversmith, 18k Gold
Would have been first sold through boutiques of the old Palais Royal, Palace of Cardinal Richelieu, and represents the finest luxury goods of its time, finest makers: Master silversmith PNB and 3 swallows, for Pierre-Noël Blaquière (inculpation date: 1803) with chest/interior created by Master, Augustin-Louis Cottin. Sterling silver with 18k gold vermeil; crystal jars, perfume bottles, inkwells; mother of pearl and ivory handles. Several references to other sets by these illustrious Paris makers, just for reference, pricing comps. Only this one we have is for sale in this offering. Superb find! My own collection's finest, this c.1809-1819 Trousse de Voyage, "necessaire" traveler's vanity, sewing, writing compendium by several of the very finest artisans working in Paris in its time. I've found these coffret makers, silversmiths working together like this one in auctions from Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonham's and other auction houses and in museum collections. I've seen same in many mus