Jewellery, Objects of Vertu, Silver and Watches

Royal Interest: A pair of 9ct gold Royal presentation cufflinks, 1968, the plain tonneau-shaped panels with engraved monogram ‘KK’ beneath a Prince’s coronet, with chain connections, maker’s mark ‘C&F’ for Cropp and Farr, Birmingham hallmark, cased, plaque length 17mm. £200-£300

Presented to Group Captain B.A. Primavesi CVO, and thence by descent.

The cufflinks bear the monogram of Katharine, Duchess of Kent (born Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley (22 February 1933 – 4 September 2025), the late wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a grandson of King George V.

The duchess was a familiar presence at Wimbledon, where she presented the Ladies' Singles Trophy and became known for her warmth and compassion. A lifelong supporter of music, she performed with several choirs and held honorary roles in musical organisations. In later years, she taught music at a primary school in Kingston upon Hull, where she was known simply as "Mrs Kent". In 2004 she co-founded the charity Future Talent to support musically gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds.