Auction Catalogue

26 November 2024

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

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Lot

№ 178

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To be sold on: 26 November 2024

Estimate: £300–£500

Place Bid

A pair of antique Indian portrait miniature cufflinks, the oval panels depicting Maharajah Ranjit Singh and possibly Jind Kaur, his youngest wife, the second pair possibly depicting Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the glazed panels within gold mounts with ropetwist borders and chain connectors, panel lengths 16.5mm. £300-£500

The portraits measure approximately 15.3 x 12.5mm. Some foxing and discolouration evident in areas - some fading / loss of colour, mostly to orange and red sections. Glazed panels scuffed and scratched. Dents evident to gold settings verso and evidence of filing and acid testing. Overall aesthetic good. Gross weight 8.3gm.