Antique Enamel & Gold Dog Cufflinks

The advent of the industrial revolution led to the development of leisure time. As a consequence of having time to engage in various activities arose what is referred to as “sporting jewelry” or jewelry in the form of or decorated with a motif or object representing a particular sport. Dogs and horses were some of the more popular motifs.

This pair solid 14k yellow gold antique cufflinks has the profile image of a white and tan sporting dog or hound rendered in beautiful enamel on each matrix. Highly detailed and finely painted, the colors of the enamel remain bright and vivid. A figure eight-shape oval wire bridge securely connects the face with a solid gold T-bar fitting. The antique cufflinks are all original with no evidence of repair or restoration and the mounting hardware is intact.

Condition: Very good; minute amount of pitting of the gold near dog’s nose on one matrix; even light wear overall as commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks: “500” for 14k gold.

Measurements: 11/16 of an inch (1.7 cm) in length by ½ of an inch (1.2 cm) in width. T-bar fitting is just shy of 7/8 of an inch (2.2 cm) in length by 3/16 of an inch (0.5 cm) in width. The pair weighs 5.6 g.

Date & Origin: Circa 1900; Continental in origin.