Jean-Charles CAHIER (1772-1849), goldsmith to the king - Lot 123

Jean-Charles CAHIER (1772-1849), goldsmith to the king Beautiful mahogany and gilded brass liquor cellar with two mobile handles containing 6 cut-crystal carafes and stoppers with mobile vermeil rings in separate compartments. Lid decorated with a monogrammed "GP" coat of arms. Engraved on the lock: "Cahier. Goldsmith to the King. Rue Saint-Hororé N° 283 à Paris." Heart-shaped keyhole. 19th century. A.B.E. (wear, missing stopper and key). Height : 22 cm Width : 29,5 Depth : 21 cm Goldsmith to Louis XVIII and later to Charles X, Cahier notably provided the religious goldsmith for the latter's coronation. Awarded a gold medal at the 1819, 1823 and 1827 industrial product exhibitions, he was one of the most highly recognized silversmiths of the 19th century.