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Pair of cufflinks
Macefield (American, active 1950s to 1985)
American
1960s–1970s
Medium/Technique
Sterling silver, rudilated quartz
Dimensions
Length x width x depth: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 cm (1 x 1 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Leo L. Beranek
Accession Number2012.48.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Cuff links
DescriptionCircular face cufflinks. Oblong rudilated quartz on top of sterling circular base. 3 small sterling silver rings cross over the stone: one on top, one on the bottom, middle ring is broken up into 2 parts and does not meet in the middle.
Marks: impressed "MACEFIELD" and "STERLING" on reverse.
Whaleback closure.
Marks: impressed "MACEFIELD" and "STERLING" on reverse.
Whaleback closure.
ProvenanceBetween 1950 and 1979, sold by Macefield Silversmiths to Leo L. Beranek, Westwood MA; 2012, gift of Leo Beranek to the MFA (Accession Date: Feburary 29, 2012)