Antique French Sterling Silver Legumier, Ecuelle, Serving Dish, Armorial Crown & Mascaron Palais Royal large bale up top and

large bale up top and might well have been a gentleman's item

and condition is really very very good for this type of item

Below that are compartments holding a large brush and several other tools

Our final image shows portraits of women in the era

Antique French Sterling Silver Legumier, Ecuelle, Serving Dish, Armorial Crown & Mascaron Palais Royal large bale up top andFabulous & rare antique French Napoleon III era sterling silver legumier, "ecuelle" or serving dish, unique armorial style engraved crest with crown and exquisite figural side handles with detailed mascarons or grotesques! A very interesting and unique piece, the bowl itself has a 7" diameter but a large 12" width with those gorgeous handles! Thick, heavy old French silver and rare with the crown topped heraldry! The base has two hallmarks, both