A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE BODKIN-CASE
CIRCA 1750/60
Cylindrical slightly tapering striated blue agate étui with independent convex top and base, the cover and base bordered with a pierced gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with fluted c-scrolls twisted with floral swags and interspersed by reeded gold rims, the cover inscribed 'AMITIE SANS RETOUR' in gold on white enamel ground
4 7/16 in. (103 mm.) long
A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE BODKIN-CASE
CIRCA 1750/60
Cylindrical slightly tapering striated blue agate étui with independent convex top and base, the cover and base bordered with a pierced gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with fluted c-scrolls twisted with floral swags and interspersed by reeded gold rims, the cover inscribed 'AMITIE SANS RETOUR' in gold on white enamel ground
4 7/16 in. (103 mm.) long
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