CUFFLINK SET, mother of pearl
H2008.519.1-2
[1] Round, button-like, white, mother of pearl, hand-made (?), cufflink. Defined, circular border around top edge of each 'button', raised eyelet at base of each 'button', with groove on either side. 'Buttons' joined together with crea, cotton thread, appears to be hand tied. Some small scratches to both edges and underside of 'buttons'.
[2] Same as [1], except top 'button' has marbled effect through mother of pearl, joining thread appears stronger, and has less scratches than [1].
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H2008.519.1-2 |
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Accession Date: | 16 Sep 2013 |
Acquisition Year: | 2008 |
Material
Mother of Pearl/Shell | Mother of Pearl 'buttons', cotton thread | 0 - Whole |
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Cotton Thread | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
height | 15mm | outstretched |
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diameter | 18mm |
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