Jewellery - 29th April 2021

Lot 204

An English mid 18th century bodkin case

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

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