Maurice Mayer

1801–1864 (age 63)

Biography

Maurice Mayer was a skilled French goldsmith whose craftsmanship exemplified the fine artisanal traditions of 19th-century Paris. Born in 1801, he practiced his craft during a period when luxury goods and decorative arts flourished in the French capital.

Mayer's work as a goldsmith contributed to Paris's reputation as a center of artistic excellence and fine craftsmanship. His final resting place in Père Lachaise Cemetery honors his contributions to French decorative arts and his place in the community of Parisian artisans.

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