An Antique silver needle case in the form of the Caduceus, with chain suspension.

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An Antique silver needle case in the form of the Caduceus, with chain suspension.
Exhibited
Golden Thimble IX, 1987, Los Angeles, California.

Lot Essay

The Caduceus is known as the attribute of the Greek God Hermes, since Hermes was the teacher of Cupid, the caduceus is thought to stand for eloquence and reason. It is also an attribute of peace personified and used as a symbol by the medical profession.

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