• Classical Head in Silver Below Ivory Handle Of Jackson Service Coffeepot, White House Collection
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    White House Collection
    tableware
    This image shows the detail on the handle of a neoclassical silver coffeepot made by French silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier before 1833. It was part of a 130-piece silver service that President Andrew Jackson purchased from the Russian minister to the United States, Baron de Tuyll.
  • Soup Tureen, Monroe Administration, White House Collection
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    tableware
    serveware
    White House Collection
    This silver soup tureen was created by renowned Paris silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier circa 1817, during James Monroe's administration. Classical musicians appear in relief on the border of the tureen, and an eagle finial perches atop its cover.
  • Soup Tureen, Monroe Administration, Detail, White House Collection
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    tableware
    serveware
    White House Collection
    This image shows the detail of a silver soup tureen made by renowned Paris silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier circa 1817, during James Monroe's administration. In addition to showing the eagle handle at the top, this view provides details of the side decorations of the tureen which features classical Greek figures, including musicians playing instruments, and griffins surrounding a platter.
  • Coffeepot Purchased by Andrew Jackson From Baron De Tuyll, White House Collection
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    White House Collection
    tableware
    This neoclassical silver coffeepot was made by French silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier before 1833. It was part of a 130-piece silver service that President Andrew Jackson purchased from the Russian minister to the United States, Baron de Tuyll. The coffeepot features an ivory handle, cloven hooves for support, and a spout that resembles a dog's head.
  • Dog's Head Spout On Silver Coffeepot in Jackson Service, White House Collection
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    White House Collection
    tableware
    This image shows the detail of the spout of a neoclassical silver coffeepot made by French silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier before 1833. It was part of a 130-piece silver service that President Andrew Jackson purchased from the Russian minister to the United States, Baron de Tuyll.
  • Soup Tureen, Monroe Administration, Eagle Detail, White House Collection
    Jacques-Henri Fauconnier
    silver
    tableware
    serveware
    finial
    White House Collection
    This image shows the detail of an eagle finial perched atop a silver soup tureen made by renowned Paris silversmith Jacques-Henri Fauconnier circa 1817, during James Monroe's administration. Both the three-dimensional eagle top and the etched eagle were likely inspired by the design of the Great Seal.