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Pair of Stuart crystal cuff links
English or American
mid 18th century
Object Place: England or America
Medium/Technique
Silver, quartz, gold, and textile
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm (1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Amy M. Sacker
Accession Number53.2118a-b
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Cuff links
DescriptionThis is a pair of square silver and quartz cuff links, each composed to two ornamental buttons connected by a figure eight silver link. Underneath the faceted crystal is a fine gold twisted cord or wire with a trefoil design covering a small square of dark woven textile mounted on foil which has been painted bright pink.
ProvenanceThese cuff links belonged to Benjamin Swan, who died in 1813.