Description
DESCRIPTION – In my shop at Alfies Antiques in central London I do like to have a selection of cufflinks – both for men and women. Particularly popular are these vintage mid century, gold tone ones that have a picture. This pair depict a ship/yacht, lighthouse and harbour. This style of cufflink was popular around the middle of the 20th century. Sporting and animal motives were particularly liked. The pictures are covered by a piece of perspex. The back of this pair is marked GM. I always though this referred to General Motors – who did make cufflinks – but it seems unlikely that these were made by them. These cufflinks have a bar that links the picture part to the plain, oval shaped piece that goes on the back of the cuff. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – Before the 1920s cufflinks were an essential item for a gentleman’s outfit. With the advent of the sports shirt cufflinks became an option rather than a necessity. During WWII jewellery for men was a low priority. After the war there was a renewed interest in cufflinks and this style of gold tone cufflinks with sporting and animal themes were popular and affordable for the majority of people. MEASUREMENTS AND CONDITION – The condition is good. Often this style of vintage cufflink is worn or aged. The picture on this pair is clear and the gold tone shiny. They measure about 11/16th of an inch across.
Ref: 3535 D66/10
