Vintage Art Deco 10K Gold Top and Sterling Silver Button Cufflinks - Pat'd 1923

Vintage Art Deco 10K Gold Top and Sterling Silver Button Cufflinks - Patented 1923 This is a rare pair of vintage button-style cufflinks with a distinct Art Deco design, manufactured with a patent date of 1923, which places them squarely in the early Art Deco era. The two-part construction of these cufflinks, with a central connecting mechanism and octagonal faces, is indicative of the "button" or "collar stud" style popular in the early 20th century. The tops of the cufflinks are clearly marked "10KT GOLD TOP," meaning a layer of 10K gold has been mechanically bonded to a base metal, a common and durable practice for the era. One cufflink is marked "B & W Co. Pat'D 1923," identifying the maker as likely Bauer & Wilde Co. The other connector is marked "KUM-A-PART REG STD," referring to the brand or mechanism of the snap-back connection, a style known for easy and secure fastening. The octagonal faces feature an intricate, engraved Art Deco pattern with a silver-toned element in the center, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding gold tone. These unique and historically significant cufflinks measure 1/2" wide by 3/8" long.