SNAPPY DRESSER - High Art Deco 1920's Bespoke Snap Cufflinks, Cuff Buttons - Tiger Striped Celluloid & Art Glass in Matte Silver Toned Metal

Custom intentionally mismatched bespoke high art deco antique snap cufflink set:

~ A double take for the "Snappy Dresser" - create several different looks with just this one pair of snap together cuff links. Wear a design facing the same direction on your cuffs, opposite directions, or sport a matched pair or set on each arm - whatever "suits" your mood

~ These 1920's cuff buttons have been salvaged and very mindfully curated with a designers eye and vintage heart to create this unique one of a kind Art Deco to the max set. Complimentary designs that work perfectly without being overly matchy-matchy create an almost palpable vintage spark ready tackle any outfit or occasion

~ This "rebel set" marries two round shaped, silver toned numbers - one with a tiger striped celluloid background that is framed with a terracotta celluloid frame and studded with a rhinestone in the center and the other a fancy round art glass cabochon with shades of pink, peach, coral, taupe, and brown set into a patterned frame

Ready and waiting for your sleeves, collection, or gift giving - you will love these!

AGE OR ERA: True antique Art Deco era cuff links - circa 1920's

MARKINGS: The two art glass domed pieces are marked COBSLINK and the celluloid and rhinestone segments do not have any marks that I could find

METAL / MATERIAL: Matte silver toned metal, colored celluloid, rhinestones, and art glass

CLASP / CLOSURE: Male and female snap configuration holds the segments together.

*The proper way to separate most of these art deco treasures is to actually bend or break them apart at an angle vs pulling them straight away from each other

MEASUREMENTS: Faces are about 1/2" in diameter

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: Snap together / pull apart cufflinks or separable cuff buttons were an original deco concept unique to this historical period - only produced during the 1920's for the most part. They were produced by several companies (such as Kum-a-part by B&W / Baer & Wilde, Swank, Snap Link, Jiffy Links, Jem Link, Cobslink) and came in an array of materials, patterns, and color schemes

A vintage advertisement from 1927 for Kum a Part cuff buttons from B & W states that their cuff buttons were already being worn by over 10,000,000 men. A wildy popular art deco must have accessory item ... I would say.

Here is your chance to revive the trend, with a modern twist

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: SD1

CONDITION: Very nice pre-loved antique / vintage condition - no actual damage to mention. Please keep in mind that these are around 100 years old and have no doubt have seen their share of debauchery such as prohibition era late nights, wild Great Gatsby style formal events, and/or put in overtime at the office. Color variations or discoloration, wear, patina, and other imperfections are to be expected and part of the character, history, and story. On this particular set there is some minor discoloration to the celluloid and rhinestones as shown - but I think it adds to the uniqueness and vintage charm in this case. Snaps all in good working order. In an excellent state of preservation and should provide many more years of trusty service.

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Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina, wear, and/or discoloration. Most older pieces by nature normally are "Perfectly Imperfect" and have some degree of all - and unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned (especially if obvious and/or prominent in the photos). These characteristics lend to the vintage look, charm, story, and are part of the history of each and every piece. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all and gauge for yourself, as they are an integral part and extension of the description.

*** Any photo props, vintage ads, or any other items pictured are not included in the sale and are just for informational or aesthetic purposes.

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