Formerly in the Collection of Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (1861-1948)
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Pair of diamond cufflinks, circa 1900
Estimate
CHF5,000–7,000
€5,300–7,400
$6,000–8,500
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Each comprising a square plaque set with rose-cut diamonds, suspended from a chain to a torpedo bar fastening, measuring approximately 30 x 15 mm.
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Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (1861–1948) was a German-born prince of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry, the son of Prince August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Princess Clémentine of Orléans, daughter of King Louis-Philippe I of France.
He reigned as Prince of Bulgaria from 1887 to 1908 and as Tsar from 1908 until his abdication in 1918. Under his leadership, Bulgaria transformed from an autonomous principality into a fully independent kingdom. In 1908, Ferdinand proclaimed Bulgaria’s independence from the Ottoman Empire, while playing a central role in the modernisation of the country and the development of its industry, military, infrastructure and cultural institutions.
He reigned as Prince of Bulgaria from 1887 to 1908 and as Tsar from 1908 until his abdication in 1918. Under his leadership, Bulgaria transformed from an autonomous principality into a fully independent kingdom. In 1908, Ferdinand proclaimed Bulgaria’s independence from the Ottoman Empire, while playing a central role in the modernisation of the country and the development of its industry, military, infrastructure and cultural institutions.