Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well sometimes lined in suede

sometimes lined in suede

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

small pocket watch display hook at the top of the mast and the finest materials used have retained the lustre of the mother of pearl and the brilliant gold of the alloy metal used

Very good to excellent condition for age and type - the painting is c

Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well sometimes lined in suedeI'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