Empire Period Jam Maker

Empire period jam maker, in 950 thousandths silver.
Decorated with Egyptian-style caryatids, frieze of openwork palmettes, foliage, fretel depicting a parrot. It rests on a concave base ending in three ball feet. Glass brought back.

Goldsmith: Abel-Etienne Giroux, (around 1766 - around 1820).
From 1800, Abel-Etienne Giroux worked at Le Singe Violet, subcontractor to Martin-Guillaume Biennais who became official supplier to Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Giroux is also cited as one of the main goldsmiths that Biennais employed to supply the residences of the Emperor.

Hallmark: Rooster 1st title, Paris (1798-1809).
Weight: 687 gr.

Accompanied by 12 950 thousandths vermeil spoons.
Hallmark: Vieillard, first title, Paris (1819-1838).
Weight: 187 gr.