Pn Blaquière: Interesting Silver Travel Mirror From The Empire Period, Early 19th Century.

Very interesting and rare solid silver pocket or travel mirror.

The mirror is composed of two interlocking and superbly openworked plates.

The two parts are attached to each other by a double stem held by two hinges. A bail also allows the mirror to be hung.

The interior reveals a mirror that was later replaced and an orange-red textile.

The mirror is hallmarked:
. Parisian medium guarantee hallmark used between 1809 and 1819.
. Goldsmith's hallmark: PNB with three birds/swallows for Pierre-Noël Blaquière, active from 1803-1804.

. Later boar's head hallmark.

Pierre-Noël Blaquière was a goldsmith based on Rue Saint-Honoré. He worked for the Sèvres factory and was one of Odiot's subcontractors, proof, if any were needed, of the quality of his work. He specialized in travel kits and had a wealthy, aristocratic, and even royal clientele.
Pieces of his production are preserved at the Louvre Museum, the Met Museum, and others.

Furthermore, Blaquière's works dating from the so-called "Second Rooster" period are relatively rare; they are more generally hallmarked with the Vieillard (1819-1838). Indeed, he became responsible for silver mounts at the Sèvres factory in 1811 and significantly expanded his business from the late 1920s onward. This early piece of his production, simple and ingenious in its design but precious due to its incredible pierced work, is particularly rare and interesting.

Very modern for its time, this mirror bears witness to the development of travel kits, which were highly sought after at that time. 9.5 cm diameter
1 cm thick

198 grams gross

Very good condition. Minor scratches from use, worn interior fabric.

Hand-delivered in Paris or shipped by insured Colissimo.
France: €15
Europe: €20
Worldwide: €35