MILLON
220
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56 zolotniks (583 thousandths) gold oval cufflink,
with tran…
See original version (French)
220
-
56 zolotniks (583 thousandths) gold oval cufflink,
with tran…
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
56 zolotniks (583 thousandths) gold oval cufflink,
with translucent yellow enamel decoration on a radiating guilloché ground, set in the centre with a sapphire cabochon in a wreath of leaves. Wear to the enamel.
Saint Petersburg, 1908-1917.
Goldsmith: "LL" probably for Leiba LITWIN.
H. 2 cm. Gross weight: 4.6 g.
Provenance
- Given by Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia (1878-1918) to Serge Benett and Edith Benett, née Rata (1882-?), respectively riding instructor and governess to the Grand Duke during his exile in England between 1912 and 1914.
- The estate then passed to their daughter, Mary Benett (1916-1983).
- Then by descent.
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