Antique French 19th Century Pewter-Etain Bouillon or Porringer and Decorative Cover, No Underplate bamboo trimmed in a tiny French

trimmed in a tiny French braid which mimics what would have originally been there

1 1/2” wide

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

And it's been well-preserved in the old original box

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

Antique French 19th Century Pewter-Etain Bouillon or Porringer and Decorative Cover, No Underplate bamboo trimmed in a tiny FrenchI'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