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History in White House Silver:  Biennais Sauceboat

History in White House Silver: Biennais Sauceboat

This silver sauce boat and tray was made by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, official silversmith to Napoleon and a great favorite of the Russian aristocracy during the reign of Tsar Alexander I. It was acquired by President Andrew Jackson. Height: 8 1/2 inches; length of stand: 11 inches.

Artist
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Date of Work
ca 1833
Credit
White House Historical Association