RARE Antique 18th C. French Sterling SIlver, by Famed Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) Oval Casserole, Serving Dish garniture I've never seen another in

I've never seen another in all these decades

A partial set

No host would allow a guest to be denied a pre-dinner drink - just a small amount to whet the appetite

or 'ebeniste' of the last half of 1800s

and only needs the little lock plate on inside for it to catch and hold

RARE Antique 18th C. French Sterling SIlver, by Famed Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) Oval Casserole, Serving Dish garniture I've never seen another 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