IMPORTANT EMPIRE PERIOD TRAVEL KIT By Martin-Guillaume Biennais, goldsmith to Their Imperial and Royal Majesties in Paris In mahogany, with reinforced corners, inlaid decoration of palmettes and foliate scrolls, virgin shield on the lid, brass mitre and folding handle with en suite decoration. Signed on the lock "BIENNAIS ORFre DE LL MM IMPles ET ROYles A PARIS". Angled hinges. It contains thirty two vermeil elements presented in the box and on two removable mahogany compartments: - Two coffee cups. Blackened wooden handles with saucers. - A teapot holder and a saucepan decorated with stars. - Four cut crystal flasks with vermeil stoppers. - A covered box with compartments. - Inkwell and hourglass. - Coffee pot decorated with friezes of angels holding a lyre and a harp, and allegories of abundance. Blackened wooden handle. - Oval covered box with ring lid decorated with friezes of Poseidon, Hermes and angels. - Rechaud with removable handle. - Ice-holder hook. - Polished steel chisel. - Polished steel tweezers. - Boot hooks. - Sharpening sole (later leather case). - Ear and eye rinses. - Basin decorated with friezes of water leaves containing a mahogany core in the shape of a ewer with a pearled drinker, decorated with friezes of water leaves. Silver hallmarks Paris 1809-1819 including petite and grosse garantie, premier titre. Goldsmiths association hallmark. The large pieces and shaped pieces bear the hallmark of Martin-Guillaume Biennais and the bar "BIENNAIS" (Bassin aiguière, coffee pot, cups). A.B.E. (Some elements missing and added, some elements gilded, minor damage to the case, key missing). H. 13 cm (5 ¼ in.) - W. 35.5 cm (14 in.) - D. 24.5 cm (9 ¾ in.) An important necessaire dating from the Empire period, by Martin Guillaume Biennais, goldsmith serving Their Imperial and Royal Majesties