Chop, chop, chop, little horse, run gallop!

Funny vintage gold plated silver & enamel cufflinks, Birmingham 2005

€ 289.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Unit price €289.00 / piece

Funny vintage gold plated silver & enamel cufflinks, Birmingham 2005

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Horse racing has been known as the "sport of kings" since time immemorial, but it has also been the passion of the aristocracy and bourgeoisie for centuries. To this day, the great races such as Ascot or the Epson Derby are highlights of social life in Britain, where seeing and being seen is at least as important as the sport itself. These fine cufflinks pay homage to the sport, which is steeped in tradition. The pair each features two identical buttons joined by short chains. They are made of gold-plated sterling silver and each shows an auspicious horseshoe on their fronts against a blue enamelled background. The well-preserved pair can be dated to 2005 by its hallmark and located in Birmingham. Whether worn with a business outfit or for leisure, these buttons are a stylish accessory and just the thing for all friends of equestrian sports.

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As early as the 16th century, the forerunners of today's shirts were created, whose sleeves could be tied together with a silk ribbon. The emphasis of this fashion was still on the greatest possible magnificence. Much fabric, even lace was used to protrude from the sleeve at the wrist in great quantity. But as the generations passed, the shape became more and more like our modern shirt. Silk cuff bands remained popular until the 19th century. From the time of Louis XIV, however, the cuff was increasingly closed with so-called boutons de manchette, or cufflinks. Typically, these were pairs of colored glass buttons connected by a short chain. In the course of the 18th century, these glass buttons were then replaced by elaborately painted pieces or pairs set with precious stones. At this time, cufflinks were widespread as distinct luxury items mainly in aristocratic circles. In the first half of the 20th century, cufflinks then also reached the peak of their popularity in the middle classes. Today, cufflinks are one of the few pieces of jewellery that can adorn men. Why don't you make a fashion statement on your sleeves - a dignified pair of cufflinks made of noble material is so much more stylish than plain shirt buttons made of plastic!

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Chop, chop, chop, little horse, run gallop!

€ 289.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Unit price €289.00 / piece

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Chop, chop, chop, little horse, run gallop!

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