Description
Specialties
- Goldsmith
- Jeweler
- Bijoux Etrusques
1823
- Eugène Fontenay (1923-1887) born in Paris, son of goldsmith Prosper Fontenay.
- Apprenticed with Marchand.
1847
- Founded his workshop.
- Excellent Goldsmith.
1858
- Creates a diamond & emerald tiara for the Empress Eugénie.
- Style: Archaeological Revival Style Jewelry with Enamel.
1882
- Sells the firm to Henri Smetz, his foreman.
1887
- Death of Eugène Fontenay.
- His book, Bijoux anciens et modernes is published posthumously.