Object Description
Gothic revival gold cufflinks by Wièse. A pair of matching cufflinks, each composed of a marquise plaque featuring a finely pierced symmetrical florette pattern from a central point of gold beadwork, securely fitted to reverse with a five linked chain to an intricately carved bar featuring a foliate design with open scrollwork, approximately 2.1cm in length. Tested 18 carat yellow gold, makers mark for Weise, signed ‘WIESE’, French, circa 1885.
Jules Wièse (1819-1890) is considered to be one of the finest French jewellers of the nineteenth century.