Antique French 19th Century Pewter-Etain Bouillon or Porringer and Decorative Cover, No Underplate bamboo I've shown in one image

I've shown in one image

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

owing to someone trying to open it without removing said pencil

if not as a fabulous bonboniere or chocolatier's or confectioner's presentation box

No odors (Izzy only napped on it 1 day and she's incredibly clean and sweet)

Antique French 19th Century Pewter-Etain Bouillon or Porringer and Decorative Cover, No Underplate bamboo I've shown in one imageI'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