Lot 586
  • 586

A pair of gold, diamond and pearl cufflinks, Friedrich Köchli, St. Petersburg, pre-1896

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • length of links: 1.7cm, ¾in.
centred with pearl within a shaped openwork frame set with rose-cut diamonds, 56 standard, held in original fitted case

Provenance

Augusta Louisa Caroline Ellis, Lady Monson (c.1840 - 1936)
Thence by family descent

Condition

In overall very good condition consistent with age and use.
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Catalogue Note

Friedrich Köchli (1838-1909) was jeweller to the Imperial Court. Swiss born he founded the company of the same name in St. Petersburg in 1874. His workshop was at 17, Gorokhovaya Street and he was appointed to the Court in 1902.