Cuff Links and Studs in Original Box
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Lewis Fox family
MakerMade by
The Philip H. Stevens Co.
American
Date1900-1935
Mediuma-e. Mother-of-pearl set in white and yellow gold.
f. Gold embossed leather, printed satin, velvet and brass clasp.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of box): 1 5/16 x 3 x 3 3/4in. (3.4 x 7.6 x 9.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionBoxed set of man's cufflinks and studs.
Cufflinks (.a,.b): Pair of cufflinks each comprised of two circular disks of mother-of-pearl rimmed in white gold and set in yellow gold.
Studs (.c-.e): Three studs comprised of single disks of mother-of-pearl rimmed in white gold set in yellow gold.
Box (.f): Box covered in pale blue marbled leather embossed with gold decoration. Box lid is lined with ecru-colored satin (probably silk) stamped in black ink with the retailer's mark: "THE PHILIP H. STEVENS CO./ JEWELERS/ 65 PRATT ST./ HARTFORD, CONN." The base of the box is lined with ecru-colored velvet (probably silk); the box has a metal hinge which is not visible and a brass clasp.
Cufflinks (.a,.b): Pair of cufflinks each comprised of two circular disks of mother-of-pearl rimmed in white gold and set in yellow gold.
Studs (.c-.e): Three studs comprised of single disks of mother-of-pearl rimmed in white gold set in yellow gold.
Box (.f): Box covered in pale blue marbled leather embossed with gold decoration. Box lid is lined with ecru-colored satin (probably silk) stamped in black ink with the retailer's mark: "THE PHILIP H. STEVENS CO./ JEWELERS/ 65 PRATT ST./ HARTFORD, CONN." The base of the box is lined with ecru-colored velvet (probably silk); the box has a metal hinge which is not visible and a brass clasp.
Object number1980.87.1a-f
MarkingsPrinted in black lettering on the interior of the box lid is, "THE PHILIP H. STEVENS CO./ JEWELERS/ 65 PRATT ST./ HARTFORD, CONN."Subject Terms
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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George Drisdale Jerome
