Vintage Art Deco Cufflinks for gentleman. 14k rose gold. Chinese good luck. Made circa 1930-50's. Origin unknown - could be
China or USA for the Chinese market.
Measurements: Squares approximately 3/4inch (20mm). Weigh 8.4grams.
Square shapes. Gold with strong red tinge. Borders in crimped gold on either side of openwork scrolls, giving a light and
airy look. Raised scrolls have appearance of long, thin branches blowing in the wind. Strong sense of movement. The hand-
hammered, textured square centers with raised gold Chinese writing - presumably for good luck. Beautifully made and wonderful
proportion and balance. Relatively large size, yet light and airy with a strong sense of graceful movement. Sophisticated and
Great quality also seen in the backs, with their subtly hinged and moving parts, making insertion into the shirt cuff easier.
Marks: inside one of the cufflinks is hallmarked with engraved initials that look like BAB 14k on one side and two patent
numbers: PAT 2093723 and 2544893 on the other.
Condition: minor wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged photos for details. Do not hesitate to ask questions, which
we will do our best to answer.