Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well which turn to darker blond

which turn to darker blond as they get older (my own did)

but bears mention

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

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

Mid to late 1700s French navette-shaped patch box or toothpick etui (usually had a mirror fitted inside lid)

Rare Antique French or Polish Pewter Rococo Form Covered Bouillion Bowl & Stand, c.1744s, Bowl ink well which turn to darker blondI'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