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History: The original counterpart is probably English,
dated the middle of the 15th century, and was excavated from the River
Thames, near London Bridge by the Museum of London. It
is engraved “Une Dezir” in period French, which translates as “one
desire.” The words are interspersed with three leaf fronds and three wheat
sheaves, the symbol of plenty. It was originally enameled. Genuine, Museum Authorized Reproduction
hand-cast by the
lost-wax method in the US.
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