Description

Specialties

• Worked in a distinctive sculptural/figural style (bijoux sculptes)

1802

• Birth of François-Désiré Froment (1802-1855) son of Francois Froment.
• Goldsmith François Froment’s widow married her husband’s partner, Goldsmith Pierre Meurice, and their workshop continued as Froment-Meurice.

1832

• Francois-Désiré takes over the workshop.

1837

• Emile Froment-Meurice (1837-1913) is born.

1839

• Silver Medal at Exposition des produits de l’Industrie Nationale.

1844

• Gold Medal at the industrial exhibition in Paris for Gothic inspired items.

1849

• Gold Medal at the 11th industrial exhibition.

1851

• Council Medal (highest honor) London World Exhibition.
• Queen Victoria buys for her personal collection.

1855

• Death of François-Désiré.
• Posthumous honorary medal at the Paris World Exhibition.
• The workshop continued after his death, until c.1907.

1859

• Emile takes over the firm.
• Emile is known more for the decorative arts not joaillerie and bijouterie.

1867

• Gold Medal – Paris World Exhibition.
• Jewelry in the Archaeological and Renaissance Revival Styles
• Goods produced in Luxurious Goldsmith’s Style including a cradle for the Imperial Prince and a mantlepiece with a bust of Napoleon III carved from aquamarine.

1869

• Awarded Legion of Honour

1878

• Paris World Exhibition – A Rock Crystal Jug with gold and enamel.

1883

• Prizes in the Pavilion of Honour at the Amsterdam World Exhibition

1889

• Grand Prix in the Orfèvrerie at the Paris World Exhibition for a cut glass vase by Gallé with silver gilt mounting.

1900

• Paris World Exhibition Grand Prix for jewelry

1907

• Emile retires and the firm is disolved.

1913

• Death of Emile Froment-Meurice