Bilston figural enamel bodkin case C1770

Bilston figural enamel bodkin case C1770

Code: E0434

Dimensions:

W: 2cm (0.8")H: 113.5cm (44.7")D: 2cm (0.8")

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Unusual white-ground enamel bodkin case, the pull-off lid formed as a lady with floral head dress, green dress and maroon shawl.  The wrythen base has a hand-painted depiction of a basket of fruit with dragon fly with the words 'je matache a la plus douce' which loosely translates as 'I think you are the most sweet'.  Bilston C1770.

Bilston figural enamel bodkin case C1770
Bilston figural enamel bodkin case C1770
Bilston figural enamel bodkin case C1770
Bilston figural enamel bodkin case C1770