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.