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Pair of cufflinks
Macefield (American, active 1950s to 1985)
American
1960s–1970s
Medium/Technique
Sterling silver, 14k gold, tiger eye (?)
Dimensions
Length x width x depth: 2.9 x 2.6 x 3.4 cm (1 1/8 x 1 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Leo L. Beranek
Accession Number2012.55.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Cuff links
DescriptionQuasi-heart-shaped cufflinks. Sterling silver face has 14k gold amorphous designs around the border. In the center is an inlaid tigers eye which extends outward from the face of the cufflink.
Marks: impressed "MACEFIELD," "STERLING" and "14k" on reverse
Whaleback closure.
Marks: impressed "MACEFIELD," "STERLING" and "14k" 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)