Napoleon I's nécessaire dentaire, although not signed, is attributed to Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who is known to have produced similar sets. Napoleon was unusual for his time in that he was extremely concerned with his own personal hygiene, and in particular his oral health.
Napoleon I’s nécessaire dentaire
Artist(s) : BIENNAIS Martin-Guillaume (attributed to)
- Date :
- Pre-1815
- Technique :
- Amboyna, mahogany, gold, steel
- Dimensions :
- H = 4 cm, L = 19 cm, P = 13,5 cm
- Place held :
- Paris, Fondation Napoléon
- Photo credit :
- © Fondation Napoléon