🇺🇸 Vintage Hickok Tartan Cufflinks Tie Bar set in original case c1954

Hard case mother of pearl look presentation box and a set of cufflinks. No visible signs of wear. This set is in collectors condition. The Cufflinks are stamped HICKOK USA. and are vintage late 50s early 60s The Hickok Manufacturing Company was founded in 1909 by S.Rae Hickok in Rochester, New York. The company was a major manufacturer of men’s jewellery, belts, wallets, and other accessories. When the founder died in 1945, the company was inherited by his son, Raymond Hickok. The company was purchased by the Tandy Corporation in 1971. Slogan “positively finer” was being used on advertising in 1956. HICKOK HALLMARKS Some identifying marks: uses a “shield” mark on small items HICKOK HICKOK USA HMCO Savoy Kristol Hi-Art – first used in 1953 Capri – first used in 1954 In bussiness from 1909 to 1971