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

One tiny stitch over a thread of the linen canvas upon which it is worked

It is nicely protected in a mount which has its original velvet case

The painting is 2" in diameter

I've tried to capture the brush strokes for you by scanning the surface - hard to photograph this beautiful piece well

or Flemish tapestry

Antique French 19th Century Pewter-Etain Bouillon or Porringer and Decorative Cover, No Underplate bamboo One tiny stitch over aI'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