Hermès 18ct Gold Stirrup Cufflinks, Circa 1970

A pair of vintage Hermès gold stirrup cufflinks, with a double sided design, resembling equestrian stirrups, mounted in solid 18ct gold, with bars and folding hinge mechanisms, by Hermès of Paris, signed HERMÈS with French eagle head marks for 18ct gold and numbered 38023, with a PM maker's mark, with a two blade propeller for Paul Michel, circa 1970.

Hermès began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen, eventually growing into one of the biggest fashion labels in the world. German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris, in 1837. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders. Today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand utilise horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewellery to pillows and handbags.