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Fine rose and scroll. Often referred to as Purdey-style engraving, as that firm made liberal use of the pattern. Bouquets of roses set in a generous coverage of very fine acanthus scroll. ![]() The style was also much used by Charles Boswell: ![]() ...and this Blanch back-action sidelock is a particularly fine example: ![]() Here is an interesting variation on the theme, by Cogswell & Harrison, on a lovely Victor side-plated boxlock: ![]() |