Made by N. Boutet “Directeur Artiste de la manufacture
de Versailles” (Artistic director for the Versailles
factory) for General Jean-Louis de Billy
(b. Dreux, France 1763 – d. Awerstaedt, Germany 1806).
Inscription on box reads: Given by the Executive of the
Directory in recompense for services to the Nation to
General de BILLY, 25th Messidor Year 7.
Box of four pistols
Artist(s) : BOUTET
