A pair of cufflinks designed by Edward Burne-Jones
and made by Child and Child,

the four terminals mounted with ivory hearts stained green, in yellow gold with
sealed backs, joined by curb link gold chains.

1.85 cm

Burne-Jones, (1833 - 1898) was a leading light of the pre-Raphaelite art movement.
He worked closely with William Morris on a wide range of decorative arts and
was a founding partner of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Company. In addition
to painting, Burne-Jones worked in a variety of mediums, including jewellery.
He was especially taken with the motif of the heart; both as
a decorative device and an emblem of love.
 
Child and Child were established in 1880 on Seville Street, Knightsbridge and
worked until the partnership was dissolved in 1899. The firm successfully experimented
with renaissance themes and specailised in enamelling. Their work won them the
warrant of Queen Alexandra and they were patronised by Princess Christian of
Schleswig-Holstein. The shop was also a favourite of the pre-Raphaelite community.
Edward Burne-Jones entrusted Child and Child's workshops with
making up his jewellery designs.

Another pair of stained ivory heart cufflinks designed by Burne Jones and made by
Child and Child is illustrated in, The Triumph of Love: Jewelry 1530 -1930, Munn G. C
(London, 1993) page 81 and in Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts
Jewellery by Gere, C and Munn G. C (London, 1987).