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English Arts & Crafts Artisanal Gold Cufflinks with Bird Enamel Detailing

DESCRIPTION

These are a pair of enamel painted cufflinks from the Arts & Crafts Movement period in Britain, dating back to the 1900s, crafted entirely in 18k solid gold.

The Arts & Crafts Movement originated in the late 19th century as a reaction against the soulless products of the Industrial Revolution. Initially proposed by British figures like William Morris and John Ruskin, it emphasized reverence for nature and the integration of craftsmanship with artistic design, opposing the separation of design and production. Jewelry crafted in the Arts & Crafts style eschewed machine production, relying solely on hand craftsmanship, and often incorporated floral, insect, and natural themes. This movement had a profound impact not only on jewelry but also on various aspects of life such as architecture, furniture, and household items, influencing Europe and North America alike. While often associated with the Art Nouveau period, there are stylistic and formal distinctions between the two movements.

These exquisite cufflinks feature intricate enamel paintings of various birds such as the bird of paradise, peacock, hummingbird, and parrot, alongside colorful floral and fruit motifs, delicately outlined with enamel colors that create a vibrant, gradient effect. They embody a celebration of natural beauty. In this period, the value of a piece was seen in the craftsmanship rather than the use of expensive materials, yet these cufflinks utilize precious gold, indicating their importance and the confidence of the artisans in their craft.

Based on style, these cufflinks are speculated to originate from the Guild of Handicraft workshop, established in London in 1888 as an apprenticeship system. The workshop, founded by architect and Arts & Crafts Movement advocate Charles Robert Ashbee, relocated to Chipping Campden and became one of the most important workshops of its time. Its distinctive features include silverware with hammered textures, flowing metal wire designs, and enamel jewelry.

The cufflinks are in good antique condition, displaying normal oxidation and signs of wear, with the enamel remaining intact. As assessing the condition can be subjective, please click and enlarge our photos to examine more details for judgment.
 

ORIGIN
England
ERA
1900s
MATERIAL
18k solid gold, enamel
SIZE
oval plaque 1.6x1.2 cm
link length 1.9 cm
WEIGHT
4.08g/pair
CONDITION
good antique condition, displaying normal oxidation and signs of wear, with the enamel remaining intact
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RING SIZE CHART

戒圍參照表

US
Size
Inside
Diameter (mm)
Inside
Circumference (mm)
0.5 12.04 37.8
0.75 12.24 38.5
1 12.45 39.1
1.25 12.65 39.7
1.5 12.85 40.4
1.75 13.05 41
2 13.26 41.7
2.25 13.46 42.3
2.5 13.67 42.9
2.75 13.87 43.6
3 14.07 44.2
3.25 14.27 44.8
3.5 14.48 45.5
3.75 14.68 46.1
4 14.88 46.8
4.25 15.09 47.4
4.5 15.29 48
4.75 15.49 48.7
5 15.7 49.3
5.25 15.9 50
5.5 16.1 50.6
5.75 16.31 51.2
6 16.51 51.9
6.25 16.71 52.5
6.5 16.92 53.1
6.75 17.12 53.8
7 17.32 54.4
7.25 17.53 55.1
7.5 17.73 55.7
7.75 17.93 56.3
8 18.14 57
8.25 18.34 57.6
8.5 18.54 58.3
8.75 18.75 58.9
9 18.95 59.5
9.25 19.15 60.2
9.5 19.35 60.8
9.75 19.56 61.4
10 19.76 62.1
10.25 19.96 62.7
10.5 20.17 63.4
10.75 20.37 64
11 20.57 64.6
11.25 20.78 65.3
11.5 20.98 65.9
11.75 21.18 66.6
12 21.39 67.2
12.25 21.59 67.8
12.5 21.79 68.5

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國際圍 內直徑 (mm) 周長 (mm)
2 12 37.7
3 12.5 39.27
4 13 40.84
5 13.5 42.41
6 14 43.98
7 14.5 45.55
8 15 47.12
9 15.5 48.69
10 16 50.27
11 16.5 51.84
12 17 53.41
13 17.5 54.98
14 18 56.55
15 18.5 58.12
16 19 59.69
17 19.5 61.26
18 20 62.83
19 20.5 64.4
20 21 65.97
21 21.5 67.54

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