Antique cufflinks made of Toledo gold, a technique called damascene, a craft that consists of making figures and drawings by inlaid with gold and silver threads and sheets of steel or iron, usually blued.
Damascene cufflinks with gold inlays circa 1940. Exquisitely detailed Fine metalwork, made of brass, 22 carat gold and oxidized steel, in excellent condition.
The damascening process involves lightly etching the design with a pencil-like tool into the steel surface of the chosen object. The gold wire is placed inside the rough edges raised by chiseling or engraving. This burr is then worked downwards to hold the inlay, forming a delicate, intricate pattern against the contrasting black background.
Dimensions:
The button is 1.4 cm long and 1.4 cm wide. Its weight is 6.84 grams.
composition:
Toledo gold and iron. see the photos.
It has signs of age, this item has been used, it has been a lived in piece, please see the photos, if the condition is very important to you.
The condition is good, with signs of use. It is not new, please see the photos, which are an important part of the description.
See photos for your own impression (please note that photos were taken under artificial light so colors may differ)