Pair of Hallmarked 9ct Gold Cufflinks
This lot comprises a pair of hallmarked 9ct gold cufflinks, weighing 4.6g in total, presented in their original fitted leather case. Each cufflink is formed as a plain domed disc joined to its partner by a short chain of interlinked links, a traditional construction for dress shirt fastenings. The case lining bears the retailer’s gold-blocked name and address, Richard Bowman Ltd, Jewellers, 355 Oxford Street W1, near Bond Street, established 1838, which gives the lot a clear point of provenance.
Condition and Collector Interest
The cufflinks show general signs of wear consistent with age and use, including light surface marks and scratches to the polished domed fronts. The reverses carry small pierced holes and what appear to be maker’s or hallmark marks, though these are not fully legible. The fitted case shows wear to the exterior leather, with some marking and lifting at the corners, and the interior lining is slightly marked. Original retail boxes from established London jewellers are often sought after by collectors of vintage menswear and gold accessories, and the combination of a hallmarked pair with its original case may appeal to those seeking period dress jewellery for everyday or formal wear.
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