Measurements: FRONT (knife): 1" x 1/4" BACK: 3/4" x 3/16"
The design of this pair of cufflinks is of a mother of pearl/brass penknife (so called because a penknife was originally used to sharpen the points on quill pens). Also referred to as a pocketknife, though a pocketknife may have many blades; a penknife had only one. ...click for details
Gold tone three dimensional representations of the Art Deco style Beverly Hotel - built in 1927; sold in 1997. The address: 125 E. 50th Street - across from the Waldorf Astori ...click for details
3/4" top with traditional bar backing. Clearly marked "Hecho en Mexico" and 900, but the initials which indicate the artist are unknown to me. The in-carving and oxidation suggest the style of Victoria; while design looks almost Native American with steer heads and bear paws.
