Louis Xv T-Shirts

Louis XV, the 18th-century monarch, is historically renowned for his refined tastes and extravagant lifestyle. However, it is an anachronism to suggest that he drank soda, as this carbonated beverage was not invented until the late 18th century, well after his reign. Louis XV was more likely to have indulged in the luxurious beverages of his time, such as fine wines and exotic teas, rather than the contemporary fizzy refreshments we associate with sodas today.

Louis XV of France - François-Hubert Drouais, 1773.

Portrait of Louis XV of France - Maurice Quentin de La Tour, 1748.

Tripod microscope commissioned by Louis XV from Claude-Siméon Passemant. A real technical feat, the microscope rests on an imposing pedestal in chased and gilded bronze in the rococo style attributed to Jacques Caffieri, no doubt in collaboration with his son Philippe.

Part of an on going creation by myself, celebrating popular heroes. This is based upon Johnny Depp and part of a spoof Band called The Mega Pint Vampires. Animations made by myself are found on You Tube. The cartoon character interacts with his friends and other people from the Music world and popular culture. The band are a variety of popular heroes.

Photograph of the chest of drawers in Louis XV's bedroom at Versailles, the result of the close collaboration of three artists and their respective workshops, Gaudreaus, Caffieri and Slodtz.

Louis XIV: Ruling with an iron thumb scroll! Even the Sun King needs a break to check his royal notifications. Who needs Versailles when you've got a palace in your pocket?

Cherub writing Antique Engraving

Luxurious model, made by a jeweler, of a carriage commissioned for the Dauphin, son of Louis XV, highlighted with ornate rockwork.

Photograph of Louis XV's astronomical clock. Its mechanism indicates the time, day, date, month, year, phases of the moon, as well as the movements of the planets around the sun. The clock can be seen in the interior apartments of the King at the Palace of Versailles.

Luxurious model, created by Chobert between 1720 and 1730. It can be seen in the Coach Gallery (Great Stable of the King)

Photograph of Louis XV's astronomical clock. A technical and scientific feat, the astronomical clock of Louis XV is a unique masterpiece in the world. Made by the watchmakers Claude-Siméon Passemant and Louis Dauthiau and the bronziers Jacques and Philippe Caffieri between 1743 and 1753. Its mechanism allows the clock to indicate with the greatest precision the hour, the day, the date, the month, the year, the phases of the moon, as well as the movements of the planets around the sun. The clock can be seen in the interior apartments of the King at the Palace of Versailles.

Photograph of Louis XV's astronomical clock. A technical and scientific feat, the astronomical clock of Louis XV is a unique masterpiece in the world. Made by the watchmakers Claude-Siméon Passemant and Louis Dauthiau and the bronziers Jacques and Philippe Caffieri between 1743 and 1753. Its mechanism allows the clock to indicate with the greatest precision the hour, the day, the date, the month, the year, the phases of the moon, as well as the movements of the planets around the sun. The clock can be seen in the interior apartments of the King at the Palace of Versailles.

Ewer mounted from the Louis XV period in Céladon Porcelain, China, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)