M2574
Early French Louis XV Period Pewter Ecuelle
$375.00 $175.00
DETAILS
Possibly from Bordeaux, one of the centers of ecuelle making, this ecuelle has a traditional form of a shallow circular bowl flanked by a pair of flat handles or ears. The handles of this example are decorated with palmettes, flaming hearts and a strapwork border. In other countries it is called a porringer or a brandy bowl.
MARKS
Stamped (underside of ears): touch mark and LP.
PERIOD
Louis XV (1715-74)
DATE
18th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 12 Depth 6.75 Height 2 inches
