Flying Duck Essex Crystal Cufflinks c.1955
SKU: CL069
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An unusual pair of flying duck rock crystal cufflinks.
This quirky pair of cufflinks have a hand painted flying mallard on each link.
The rock crystal has been hand carved and hand painted with the flying bird designs and a thin piece of Mother of Pearl placed behind the crystal to make the design stand out. This technique is known as a “reverse intaglio.” The technique is also sometimes referred to as an 'Essex crystal.'
The rock crystal is mounted in gold and the cufflinks have square bar link fittings.
Era: Mid Century, 1940 - 1960
Measurements: Each cufflink 1.5 cm in diameter,
2.3 cm in length,
weight 10.5 grams (pair)
Hallmarks: Stamped D&F 9 375 Birmingham 1955 (Deakin & Francis)
