An English mid 18th century bodkin case
An English mid 18th century bodkin case, the tapered shaped oval bloodstone case with gold foliate scroll cage work overall and with a posy to the rim 'De mon amour gage' (Of my love pledge), diamond thumbpiece and the bloodstone base terminal engraved with an intaglio with a cupid within 'tout pour vous' (everything for you), 9.8 cm high