klause:
You seem to emanate a beacon which only beautiful briars of antiquity can home-in on in order to find new life under an appreciative caretaker! I look forward to hearing a full report once this one arrives.
I usually don't think of bulldogs as "elegant" but that one breaks the mold. I'll be curious if you uncover any nomenclature. You are on quite a roll lately!
I am going to guess it is an early 1900's BBB. Something about that silverwork says BBB to me. Let us know when you get it so you can tell us what it is. Congrats on another great find.