Plate, 1774, French, Toulouse, Silver, Overall: 9 3/4 in., 18oz. (24.8 cm, 514.1g), Metalwork-Silver, Covered bowls such as this were known in France as ecuelles, and were intended for the serving of hot broth or soup. Broth was commonly served in the morning in the bedroom during the toilette, the elaborate washing and dressing ritual
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Plate, 1774, French, Toulouse, Silver, Overall, 9 3/4, 18oz, 24.8 cm, 514.1g, Metalwork-Silver, Covered bowls, France, ecuelles, intended, serving, hot broth, soup, Broth, commonly served, morning, bedroom, toilette, elaborate washing, dressing ritual
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