Description
A pair of goldplated cufflinks made with old and authentic stamps from the princely state of Gwalior. A perfect gift for him. Handmade in India by skilled artisans in small batches.
- One pair
- Made with authentic & vintage stamps
- Material: Brass metal
- Finish: Gold plated
- With a protective layer over the stamp
- Packaging: Tassar Raw Silk Gift box
Please note: No two pieces are the same as each is made from a different stamp. These are made from authentic and old stamps that have been in circulation for over 75-80 years, hence, will have an old and fading look.
Some stamps will have black post/revenue marks stamped by the postal/revenue department of that time.
About: Gwalior State
Gwalior state was a semi-autonomous Maratha state. It was centred in modern-day Madhya Pradesh, arising due to the rise of the Maratha Empire and fragmentation of the Mughal Empire. It was ruled by the House of Scindia, a Hindu Maratha dynasty.
The state took its name from the old town of Gwalior, which, although not its first capital, was an important place because of its strategic location and the strength of its fort; it became later its capital.
Under Mahadji Scindia, Gwalior State became a leading power in Central India and dominated the affairs of the confederacy. The Anglo-Maratha Wars made Gwalior a princely state of the British Indian Empire. After Indian Independence in 1947, the Scindia rulers acceded to the new Union of India, and Gwalior state was absorbed into the new Indian state of Madhya Bharat.