Original Art Deco 1930s Mother of Pearl Boxed Set of Cufflinks, Collar Studs and Buttons with Clip Rings in Original Saunders & Co. Box
The box makers stamp is Saunders and Co, it was an English company, the firm began in 1905 by Sidney Saunders and William Metherell with the opening of a shop at 87 Streatham High Road, London opening in 1908 which became the firm's headquarters.
Details
Cufflinks:
Two octagonal shaped silver tone settings with a textured edging finished with a shimmering mother of pearl are linked together with a silver tone chain
Diameter: ½ “(0.7 cm) across
Collar Studs:
Back Collar Stud: Is not the original stud and has been replaced with an art deco mother of pearl stud with a silver tone turn over button fixing
Diameter: ½ “(1.3 cm) across
Front Collar Stud: Octagonal shaped silver tone setting with a textured edging finished with a shimmering mother of pearl plate with a screw fitting into a silver tone base.
Diameter: ¼ “(0.6 cm) across
Buttons:
Four octagonal shaped silver tone settings with a textured edging finished with a shimmering mother of pearl plate each button has a short silver tone shank with a little hole each button also has a split ring which secures each button onto a dress shirt or waistcoat.
Diameter: 3/8 “(1 cm) across
The set in the original tortoise brown leather box lined in cream silk satin and cream velvet which has the name of the Jewellers embossed onto the silk lining in the lid Saunders & Co. 45 High Street Kensington (which is in London England)
Measurements of box 2 ½ “x 3 ½ ‘(7cm x 8.5 cm)
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: The original back collar stud has been replaced with a vintage stud. (This is unseen as it sits under the collar)
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age, but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
- Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)