- Ein Paar Manschettenknöpfe "Fischmotiv" im Essex Chrystal
auction 380, Lot 1295
JEWELLERY
on 3 July 2018
Ein Paar Manschettenknöpfe "Fischmotiv" im Essex Chrystal
Differenzbesteuerung
A PAIR OF FISH DESIGN ESSEX CRYSTAL CUFFLINKS
England, London, 1944
18k yellow gold (750/-), stamped. Marks and jewellers marks B&S. 2 round cabochon-cut rock crystals, diameter circa 1.4 cm. 2 round mother of pearl slices, diameter circa 1.4 cm. Colourful enamel.
Top: diameter circa 1.5 cm, post length: circa 1.7 cm. Circa 13.2 g.
The rock crystal paintings on each cufflink (Essex Crystal), done using the reverse glass painting technique, feature a greyish-white fish (pike). The rounded, transparent rock crystal cover creates a three-dimensional effect.
