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CIRCA 1750/60
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A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE BODKIN CASE
CIRCA 1750/60
Cylindrical slightly tapering burnt-orange étui with independent convex top and base, the cover and base bordered with a pierced gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with c-scrolls, bows and foliate swags, and interspersed by reeded gold rims, the cover inscribed 'GAGE DE MON AMITIE' in gold on white enamel ground; in hinged fitted shagreen case lined with cream silk
4 7/16 in. (103 mm.) long (2)
CIRCA 1750/60
Cylindrical slightly tapering burnt-orange étui with independent convex top and base, the cover and base bordered with a pierced gold mount stamped, engraved and chased with c-scrolls, bows and foliate swags, and interspersed by reeded gold rims, the cover inscribed 'GAGE DE MON AMITIE' in gold on white enamel ground; in hinged fitted shagreen case lined with cream silk
4 7/16 in. (103 mm.) long (2)
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