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Gothic revival gold cufflinks by Wièse, French, circa 1890.

18ct Yellow Gold

£9,000

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Gothic revival gold cufflinks by Wièse. A pair of matching cufflinks, each composed of two circular plaques with symmetrical and ornate carved openwork featuring gold beads, smooth edges and pierced back holing, securely fitted to reverse with a five linked chain, approximately 1.5cm in length. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, approximately .....grams, signed 'WIESE', French, circa 1890.
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Reference Number 30060
Maker Wièse
Origin France
Period Art Nouveau
These cufflinks are in excellent condition.
During the latter half of the 19th century, goldsmiths turned increasingly towards the past, sourcing inspiration from ancient and medieval artefacts and reviving age-old techniques. At the forefront of these revival movements was Jules Wièse (1818-1890), who came to Paris from Berlin in 1839. Combining medieval motifs with traditional manufacturing methods, Wièse drew inspiration from Arthurian legend and other chivalric tales, as well as Gothic architecture and art forms. His work is highly sculptural, often featuring figures which could be either human or mythological in nature, many with a definite Gothic overtone.
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