Originally the paneterie (known since the 11th century) one of the two sections of the
gobelet du roi ('King's drinking-cup) with a staff of 12 sommeliers, four aides, one
garde-vaiselle (for the dirty dishes), two porte(u)rs and a
lavandier (laundryman), helping him to wash, prepare and gather again all the royal table utensils, as well as the bread. In time some of these duties were transferred to other sections, so his function at the King's table became ceremonial. Under the
Sun King his was one of the seven sections of the
bouche du Roi or king's table. He did gain several privileges, including jurisdiction over the (monopolistic) corporation of bakers in Paris. The office was made hereditary in the noble family of
Cossé de Brissac in the 16th century; the last incumbent died in 1792. In heraldry, he placed below his shield, left and right, a ''nef d'or
and a cadenas'', golden objects placed near the King's setting at the table. ==Elsewhere==