Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well the French most often used

the French most often used 18k gold to plate these old silver pieces and

and you won't see it in hand

home and voyage goods

The old adjustable brackets all work

while ladies boxes were usually fitted out inside with fine tuck/tufted silk lining

Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well the French most often usedI've had this one for decades, and I've seen these 3 pc covered bouillion or porringer sets in museums several times in Europe. The story is as charming as is the old pewter and maker marks: these were a traditional gift to a new mother for her 'lying in' period, c. 1700s, when she was often taken care of and brought her food on tray. "Ecuelle ou bouillie de accouche". The covered porringer bowl kept her food warm longer so baby's interruptions were