Lot 97
  • 97

George I, King of the Hellenes, and Grand Duchess Olga Konstantinovna: A pair of jewelled rock crystal and gold cufflinks, maker's mark AF, 1867

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • diameter: 2cm, 3/4 in.
applied with initials O in diamonds and W in rubies, for Olga and "Willy", in commemoration of their wedding on 27 October 1867

Condition

One link with two rubies lacking, otherwise in excellent condition, the backs with very minor surface scratches.
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