Early Georgian Stuart Crystal Cufflinks in Case feed-condition-used winning several awards and exhibiting

winning several awards and exhibiting in the Canadian Pavilion at the 1967 International and Universal Exposition

and would work beautifully on a gold chain as a pendant for a Christening or Valentine's present - or simply to tell someone you love them

Somehow it is modern

This probably explains why it was assayed in Chester in 1898

setting up his own workshop in Montreal

Early Georgian Stuart Crystal Cufflinks in Case feed-condition-used winning several awards and exhibitingThese cufflinks are nearly three hundred years old yet, one could be forgiven for thinking they were from the time of disco! In 1649 King Charles I was executed for treason. Stuart crystal jewellery were made to show support and sympathy for the Stuart monarchy and the deceased king. Each crystal is an elegant square with angular corners and red pink foil backing. Jewels were foil backed to capture all the surrounding light by day or candle light.