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Pair of cufflinks
Macefield (American, active 1950s to 1985)
American
1960s–1970s
Medium/Technique
Sterling silver, tiger eye
Dimensions
Length x width x depth: 3 x 2 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Leo L. Beranek
Accession Number2012.54.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Cuff links
DescriptionSterling silver oblong cufflinks. Oval tiger eye goes from one outer edge of the sterling face to slightly past the middle of the cufflink's face. Inlaid stone extends outward from the face of the cufflink. Remaining sterling area that shows is recessed sterling with 5 arcs incised into the metal echoing the edge of the stone.
Whaleback closure.
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)