Rare Lotus flower cuff links 950 silver Antique Japanese Cufflinks Menuki Samari Sterling silver Vintage 24KT Gold Fine Japan Cuff link Gods
These beautiful antique Japanese Menuki are from an antique sword.The mixed metal menuki plaques or buttons were originally decorations on the handle of a Japanese sword Crafted in sterling silver with a 24kt gold overlay on some of the Gods or scholars make these beautifully done with intricate art work on each.You will probably never find two sets of cufflinks that are alike. Swords and sword fittings for Japanese warriors were produced by more that sixty distinct schools of metalworkers between 700 AD and 1900. The small menuki - always made in pairs - were placed on either side of the hilt both for decoration and to strengthen the grip. With the establishment of the Shogunate in 1603, a long period of peace ensued in which the sword became increasingly less important as a weapon of war and the decorations grew more elaborate. The love of small objects and the attention to detail that the Japanese artists and craftsmen are famous for, resulted in many elaborate and delightful miniature sculptures in the form of menuki. Do you love the orient and the exotic mystique of it? . Absolute elegance and sure to compliment any cuff. Here is a great gift idea that shows you took the time to care about that special person in your life. It is classic and vintage and we even gift wrap it for you . Whether it is a memory from their past or something that reminds you of how special they are, it is a unique idea because it is vintage and not something you can buy everyday. And while you are shopping for someone else, take a peek at some pieces you like because we carry men’s and women’s jewelry and a lot of neat old collectibles. And we all know you can never have enough jewelry! The pieces we carry are unique and interesting and may have a little wear ( if any) but they sure have a lot of love that came with them when they were first purchased way back when. All jewelry is boxed for gift giving. Just say the word and we will wrap it and put a beautiful bow on it for you at no extra charge . All you have to do it watch them smile and enjoy their special gift. ∆ Maker: unknown ∆ Material: 950 silver ∆ Size: see photo ( LARGE) ∆ Weight: 19.2 grams ∆ Condition: Because these are vintage estate pieces and are vintage and possibly pre-worn so they are not considered new from the factory. Please see photos for any wear or light surface scratches that come with age. .Sold as is and priced accordingly.. ∆ Lovely patina! These are part of a MASSIVE estate collection of cufflinks and jewelry so be sure to check out our other items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=all We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. NOTE TO BUYER: We Do not offer engraving services of any sorts as we are not equipped to do so I’m sure your local jeweler would be happy to do so, sorry for any inconvenience thank you. All cufflinks ( unless otherwise specified) are considered costume jewelry. We use the descriptions of any stones from the manufacturers titles when they were first produced. When we refer to the stones as moonstone or jade or garnet, for example, we are using how the original manufacturer of the pieces used them. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of a stone in a costume piece of jewelry. All pieces have been worn at least one time unless otherwise specified. ***ATTENTION!*** Shipping rates for domestic and international delivery have skyrocketed! I have adjusted the shipping rates accordingly. We ship priority mail ( in the U.S.) with insurance on orders over $20.00. If you wish to have another method of delivery (i.e. First Class International) PLEASE convo me before placing your order. My goal is to save both of us money on shipping. September12, 2015
