304 - PAIR OF CUFFLINKS

PAIR OF CUFFLINKS Attributed to P. Orr & Sons, Madras — “Swami” style Pair of double gold cufflinks; each oval-shaped plate features a repoussé and chiseled high-relief design of a Hindu deity within a beaded border, with the plates connected by a small chain. “Swami” jewelry, popularized in Madras (South India) by the firm P. Orr & Sons beginning in the 1870s, adorned with figures of Hindu deities in high relief, highly prized by European clients in colonial India. 18-karat gold (750 ‰), foreign craftsmanship (South India). Late 19th century. Dimensions of the motif: 2.2 × 1.6 cm — Gross weight: 23.3 g.