Help with marks

Unfortunately I cannot upload a pic but I describe them as being on the inside of a cigarette case showing as a &( or old fashioned g) swan, old fashioned E then last an old fashioned D (might be wrong about the E as its worn. Sorry it’s a bit vague but hopefully someone out there will recognise my description. Many thanks

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