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Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Markings: Unidentified maker's mark "W&R" on the bridges, tested, and guaranteed
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Item Measurements:
-Measurements of cufflink face: 0.75" & 0.76" length, 0.57" width
-Measurements of backing: 0.44" length, 0.30" width
-Total length from face to backing: 0.82" & 0.85"
Convertible to Earrings: If desired, your local jeweler can most likely convert these cufflinks to earrings by adding the earring backing style of your choice.
Notable Features:
-Handmade in the Nouveau era
-Composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal
-The faces of the cufflinks feature an oval design adorned with the initial "A"
-Each initial was chased by hand
-Completed with bridges and bean backings for ease of wear
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There are minor scratches to the faces of the cufflinks. There is minor wear to the gold filled over base metal in some areas, but this is not immediately noticeable when worn and does not affect wear. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature, and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period emphasized importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period occurred before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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Product code: Antique Vintage deals Art Nouveau 14k Gold Filled GF "A" Initial Chased Cufflinks 8.6g