Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well The painting is stunningly beautiful

The painting is stunningly beautiful in composition and palette and is without damage

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

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

But this beautiful set is rich with a gold pique in overall pattern

as is the scent bottle with its tiny stopper (stuck but unbroken) and 18k gold cap

Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well The painting is stunningly beautifulI'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