Dress set
Category
Jewellery
Date
1873
Materials
Gold.
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288781.1
Summary
One of a pair of 18 carat gold gentleman's sleeve links, c. 1873, decorated with a raised classical design of a putto accompanied by a wild animal or bird, including lions, eagles and dolphins. Bearing hallmarks for Birmingham 1873; maker's mark 'J&A'.
Provenance
Calke Abbey and contents transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT with an endowment provided by the NHMF.
Marks and inscriptions
'J&A' Hallmark Birmingham 1873.