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Here is a photo of the underside of the case ends. I've  never seen anything like this. The "roll" on top side is a thin piece that extends past case body and is attached to blocks underneath with the lugs attached to the sides as well as case body. Judging by side and top photos of the other example, they are the same. If the "blocks" underneath the hood were the original lug attachments, the hood would cover the lugs.I can't see any signs of this being a jeweler mod and believe it's factory, as everything is smooth, well finished and gold plated. Odd, I wonder if this was an experimental model that was never produced in large numbers?

I have reached out to Denupnorth (owner of the other example) to see if he is able to offer any insight.