Lot 43
  • 43

Two pairs of gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks, the first maker's mark CS, circa 1870-1880

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • diameters: 2.8, 2.6cm; 1 1/8 , 1 1/16 in.
both of disc form, the second inlaid with stylised Cyrillic gold initials VA, the first 56 standard, the second apparently unmarked 

Condition

First pair (maker's mark CS): each lapis disc contains a surface inclusion, visible in the catalogue photo, which is apparently not a crack but does slightly abrade the surface. Second pair (unmarked): One inlay partially replaced. Otherwise in excellent condition.
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