Antique Art Deco Snap Cufflinks for the SNAPPY DRESSER: Square Shape with Purple Celluloid and Mother of Pearl Kum-A-Part by Baer & Wilde

Vintage / Antique cufflinks for the SNAPPY DRESSER:

~ Snap together / pull apart cufflinks were an original deco concept limited to this period - only produced during the 1920's for the most part.

~ This pair or set features a square shape with light or lilac purple celluloid, polished round mother of pearl shell center and lacy scalloped or filigree border

Ready and waiting for your sleeves, collection, or gift giving - you will love these!

AGE OR ERA: True Art Deco pieces - circa 1920's - more specifically some time after 1923 based on the markings

MARKINGS: KUM-A-PART REG'S'T'D B&W CO. - PAT'D 1923

METAL / MATERIAL: Matte silver toned metal, celluloid, and mother of pearl shell

CLASP / CLOSURE: Male and female snap configuration holds the segments together

*The proper way to separate most of these art deco treasures is to actually bend or break them apart at an angle vs pulling them straight away from each other - see vintage literature pictured

MEASUREMENTS: Faces are aprox 1/2" in diameter

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Snap together / pull apart cufflinks or separable cuff buttons were an original deco concept unique to this historical period - only produced during the 1920's for the most part. They were produced by several companies (such as Kum-a-part by B&W / Baer & Wilde, Swank, Snap Link, Jiffy Links, Jem Link, Cobslink ... among others) and came in a wide array of materials, patterns, and color schemes to fit anyones "fancy"

A vintage advertisement from 1927 for Kum a Part cuff buttons from B & W states that their cuff buttons were already being worn by over 10,000,000 men. A wildy popular art deco must have accessory item ... I would say.

Here is your chance to revive this long lost 1920's art deco rage

CONDITION: Very nice pre-loved antique / vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. Please keep in mind that these are around 100 years old and have no doubt have seen their share of debauchery ..... perhaps prohibition era late nights, wild Great Gatsby style cocktail parties, black tie formal events, roaring 20's weddings, and/or maybe simply just putting in over time at the office (not nearly as exciting or colorful, I know).
Snaps in good working order, celluloid free from cracks or discoloration and all materials and components nicely intact. In an excellent state of preservation and should provide many more years of trusty service.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: KAPPSMP

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Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an integral part and extension of the description.

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