French late 18th to early 19th Century Pewter handled Porringer Pattern_Pomegranate Applebee’s smooth graduation of tone

Applebee’s smooth graduation of tone from light to dark is exceptional

with a lot of attention to finery detail in the green leaves between to big Anemone flowers

Beccles and London

Fourth issue in the series entitled Colin Newman's Country Panorama

Royal Doulton New Cavaliers fancy ale tankard

French late 18th to early 19th Century Pewter handled Porringer Pattern_Pomegranate Applebee’s smooth graduation of toneFrench late 18th to early 19th Century Pewter handled Porringer a shallow bowl designed for holding porridge, broth or gruel. It is marked with a Fleur de Lis on the handle. Pewter marked with a fleur de lis typically indicates French or continental European origin. The fleur de lis was a hallmark of the French crown and was heavily utilized by French pewter guilds as a "touchmark" (a maker's mark or quality stamp) during the 18th and 19th centuries.