Antique Novelty Cufflinks with Enameled Bassets, c. 1900

The Basset is said to have been described in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and is said to be descended from an ancient French breed, the Basset d'Artois. Its systematic breeding began in the 19th century and, thanks to its good nature, strength and intelligence, it quickly became the fashionable dog of the British Empire: in 1866, the first pack was formed and the dogs would henceforth accompany the societies of the English aristocracy on their hunting rides. The present cufflinks present two specimens of this particularly handsome dog in a detailed manner in fine enamel painting. The manufacturer has convincingly succeeded in capturing the character of the animals and we see two dog portraits in different coat colours. The otherwise simple design of the cufflinks in oval silver shapes, connected with short chains, make the buttons stylish companions even some 120 years after their creation. Are you also intelligent, powerful and good-natured? Then these cufflinks are just the right jewellery for your shirt!

Estimate:£374.55

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