Antique French 19th Century Pewter-Etain Bouillon or Porringer and Decorative Cover, No Underplate bamboo The lift-out tray has several

The lift-out tray has several old French watercolor bricks

This is part of a large purchase I made from a top quality anonymous estate disbursement out of Ohio

Not antique but here we have a set of eight vintage post-1946 hallmarked Egyptian

at 6 1/2" x 5 1/4"

lemonade or water service including an 11" pitcher (52oz)

Antique French 19th Century Pewter-Etain Bouillon or Porringer and Decorative Cover, No Underplate bamboo The lift-out tray has severalI've had this one for decades, and I've seen these (usually) 3 pc covered bouillon 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, (this one dates c. 1900s), 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