The Quick Diamond Fox

Wonderful Victorian Syle Diamond cufflinks, Great Britain Circa 1960

€ 1,690.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Wonderful Victorian Syle Diamond cufflinks, Great Britain Circa 1960

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"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" - do you know the phrase about the quick brown fox that jumps over the lazy dog? In English, it is used to test keyboards and fonts, as it contains every letter of the alphabet once. However, we are looking at a fox that is not brown at all, but whose fur glistens in the speed of the light. Or rather: four - because a whole family, like the clever and agile animals, looks out at us here. Cunning mischief flashes from their ruby red eyes. The silver fur is completely covered with precious diamond roses - a real pleasure to watch as they sparkle. Made as cufflinks, the fox faces were created in Great Britain around 1960 based on Victorian models. Made of yellow gold on the back, they can also be worn on white shirts without any problems - nothing will rub off. The pieces are in first-class condition.

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In the late 19th century, a new type of jewelry emerged that had never been seen before: so-called "novelty jewelry" caused a sensation with its new, surprising and previously unthinkable shapes and material combinations. All of a sudden, birds settled on swings and became earrings. Many everyday objects found their way onto the lapels of ladies and gentlemen - such as tennis rackets, golf clubs and stamps. The technical world was also reflected in this fashion: machines, miniature automobiles and the new telephone were surprising focal points. The purpose of these pieces was to create points of contact for conversation in society. At birthday parties, a brooch with the year of birth of the person being celebrated could be a friendly gesture, while a fox brooch could provide a fitting backdrop for a joint hunting trip. Even skulls with batteries glowing from their eyes were offered to add a macabre yet cheerful accent to a dinner party. However, these pieces of jewelry were not exclusively costume jewelry. Many pieces were actually designed for one-off use and made from inexpensive materials. However, the ever-increasing industrialization of the jewelry sector suddenly made it possible to mass-produce brooches and pendants in gold-plated or simply gold-coloured versions. At the same time, renowned goldsmiths also created small novelty pieces made from precious metals and set with luxurious stones. In fact, the royal family in Great Britain even played a pioneering role here - and set the standard by which their subjects wanted to be measured with their use of jewels. You can find out more about this fascinating topic in Charlotte Gere / Judy Rudoe: Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria, London 2010, pp. 190-247.

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The Quick Diamond Fox

€ 1,690.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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The Quick Diamond Fox

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