I really think engraving a top key became a style thing for Saint-Etienne and I'm willing to give V-C credit for that (haven't really looked to see what was going on style-wise there pre 1896). For instance, here's my 1920's "Wonder"....



And another of the same ilk:

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Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch