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Maltese Cross Enamel Cufflinks

585L/J
Written by Olly Gerrish

These presentation cufflinks are still in their original silver box engraved with the following:

Presented to
DR.F.G.Percival, O.B.E.
by the Officers N.C.Os and men of the No9( Singhbhum) Sub District as a token of esteem
Jamshedpur, India
March 1948

The cufflinks were made and sold by Hamilton & Co.Ltd with outlets in Calcutta, Delhi and London.

The silver box is hallmarked 1946 assayed in India (elephant and date mark L).

The black and white enamel illustrate a beautiful design of a Maltese Cross interspersed with gold tigers and deer.

Item Number
585L/J
Measurements
Diameter: 1.3cm x 1.3cm/½in x ½in
Materials
Date & Origin
Retro (1940s)
English firm Hamiltons, made in Calcutta
Provenance
English firm Hamiltons, made in Calcutta
Hallmarks
Marked 9ct; maker's mark H&Co Ld; box marked 1946 Silver
Condition
Good
Discovered
13 years ago
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