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THE GOLD MOUNT STRUCK WITH PARTLY ERASED FANTASY MARKS
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A GEORGE II-STYLE GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE BODKIN CASE
the gold mount struck with partly erased fantasy marks
Cylindrical bloodstone étui with independent convex top and flat base, the lower end with concave band, the borders of cover and base decorated with a gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with Rocaille, foliate c-scrolls and flowers, the lower rim of the cover with gold inscription L'AMITIE SEULE EST DURABLE on a white enamel band
4 7/16 in. (112 mm.) long
the gold mount struck with partly erased fantasy marks
Cylindrical bloodstone étui with independent convex top and flat base, the lower end with concave band, the borders of cover and base decorated with a gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with Rocaille, foliate c-scrolls and flowers, the lower rim of the cover with gold inscription L'AMITIE SEULE EST DURABLE on a white enamel band
4 7/16 in. (112 mm.) long