PERRIN, Christiane[304] pp.Editions dArt Monelle Hayot199312 x 9 3/4A classic illustrated study of the leading French silversmiths to the French court of the 18th century.François-Thomas Germain (1726–1791) was a French silversmith who was often commissioned by European royalty and inherited the title of royal silversmith and sculptor to the King of France. In 1765, Germain broke guild regulations by working with financiers to receive some debts owed to him, as he was only allowed to enter into partnerships with his fellow smiths. For this h