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Cuff Link and Stud Set in Original Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-100943

Description

Set of cuff links and studs and three unmatched studs in original leather case: pair of oval white enamel cuff links over gold with gold S links, three white enamel button shaped studs with gold post with circular guard; two mother of pearl studs disc shaped studs with gold adjustable bar fasteners, one pearl stud with gold bar adjustable fastener. All stored in black leather box with purple & white silk and velvet lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
LINK, CUFF

Inscription

Cuff links: "TIFFANY / & CO / 18 KT"
Studs: "18 KT" (Hallmark)

Additional Identification Number

386

Maker

Tiffany & Co. (Jeweler)

Location of Origin

New York, NY

Dimensions

1 1/8 in (Case) x 3 1/8 in (Case) x 1 1/2 in (Case) (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.81a-i

Reference Notes

For more information on cuff links and studs see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995):178-179; Hinks, Peter, "Victorian Jewelry," (1991). Rainwater, Dorothy, "American Jewelry Manufacturers," (1988): 237.

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