Heavy Antique French Soupier, Soup Server, c.1850s, "Etain", White Metal, Crest oil painting part of the 1889 World

part of the 1889 World Expo at which the Eiffel Tower was first erected

the outer measurement is an intimate 9

Ornate borders in yellow & gold with raised scrolling acanthus accenting the borders and pierced or reticulated accents

pressed brass frame that is 6

were miniaturized furnishings popular in the time they were made

Heavy Antique French Soupier, Soup Server, c.1850s, "Etain", White Metal, Crest oil painting part of the 1889 WorldFabulous antique French kitchen and dining table ware in what they call "Etain", a heavy white metal that is more the everyday Country type. I have had a lot of this mixed in shelf display with blue white antique plates, platters, etain coffee pots, sugar bowls, and I love the look. Haven't ever put it to use, but certainly one could. The family crest you see lets you know it's from a family of note. Perhaps used in the servants quarters. Informally