MARK OF JEAN-CHARLES CAHIER, PARIS, 1809-19

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A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE SILVER-GILT COFFEE POT**
Mark of Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, 1809-19
Tapering cylindrical, on circular foot, with leaf-clad lion's-head spout and ivory scroll handle, the hinged cover with rosette border and rose finial, the body engraved with a coat-of-arms, marked on neck, cover and cover bezel and under base
7½in. (19cm.) high; 22oz. 10dwt. (703gr.) gross weight

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[SUPP. PORTRAIT - EX LOT 6398/412]
Jean-Jacques Regis de Cambaceres (1753-1824), painted by J. Liènard, circa 1820

Lot Essay

The arms are those of Cambaceres for French statesman and politician Jean-Jacques Regis de Cambaceres (1753-1824). An ardent republican, he was elected the député à la convention in 1792, and he prepared the case against Louis XVI during the King's trial. He later became president of the comité du salut public, promoting peace between Spain and Russia. Under Napoleon, Cambaceres was given a life appointment as archichancelier of the Senate, created Duke of Parma, and awarded numerous decorations.

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