Antique Edwardian Jewelry, Rose Gold and 900 Silver, Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon Greece
$115.00USD
Antique Edwardian Jewelry, Rose Gold and 900 Silver, Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon Greece, Vintage Neo Etruscan Cufflinks, Antique Cuff Links, Ottoman Period Jewelry, Grand Tour of Europe, Antique 1910s Jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry Art, Greek Architecture, Handmade Mens Jewelry, Mediterranean Jewelry, Cut Out Hand Crafted Links, Etruscan Flower Accents, Two Tone Cufflinks, Stamped Engraved, Oval Shape Cufflinks, Retro Mens Accessories, Victorian Silver Links, Mens Fashion, Gifts For Dad, Suit Wear, Anniversary Gift, Wedding Gift, #19212235.0
RARE collectible antique 1910s Silver and Rose Gold CUFFLINKS. It's sterling and according to similar pieces from that time, the rose gold is probably 9 or 10 karat gold wash. The cuff links features a cutout metalwork of a well known Greek landmark, the Parthenon in the Acropolis. The Grand Tour was the standard European vacation of the Georgian and Victorian eras until the beginning of the First World War in 1914. The opportunity it gave for studying culture, architecture and art made it a tradition, especially for the upper classes. And what better souvenir of this long trip than pieces of native souvenir jewelry such as Italian cameos, mosaic and pietra dura pieces. Pieces often also had historical inspirations from the remnants of Pompeii to the pyramids of Egypt, cultural learning was a focal point of the grand tour, the process of remembrance spilled over into jewelry souvenirs. One of the most remarkable group of designs came from Greece, usually mixing Continental Silver and Rose Gold like the present cufflinks.
In a very good Antique condition.
Front panel dimensions: 20 X 15 millimeters / Weight: 9 grams
All measures are approximate
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