| Cufflinker - October 2005 |
The CuffLinker October 2005
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to the October, 2005 issue of The Cuff Linker. The Cuff Linker is a free monthly newsletter about cuff link collecting. Our goal is to provide: Original articles about how to enjoy both the collecting and wearing of cuff links, and; to supply up to date information based on reliable sources. This issue contains short articles, one on what cuff links to wear for Halloween and another on my favorite Newark New Jersey jewelry maker. Please provide me with suggestions of makers that should be profiled in the future as well as any types of cuff links you would like to see examined. |
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'Tis the season to be spooky. Even when you are going through the world in your suit and tie, you can participate in All Hallow's Eve with the proper choice of cuff links. You can wear spider webs, skulls or skeletons or for the truly traditional Halloweener, a witch with her cat (right) As can be seen from this Victorian era piece such figural cuff links are hardly a modern innovation.
There are also many fun gold pieces that work for Halloween. You can try the Satyrs and Leprechauns of William Ruser, but they are more impish than goulish. Then there are mythical creatures, even if you have to guess as to whose mythology. More than many holidays, cuff links that work well for Halloween can be worn throughout the year to show your whimsical or free spirit. Enjoy All Hallow's Eve and remember that the cuff links, at least, that seem right for the eve can often be worn to good effect during the rest of the year. |
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William Link was a Newark, New Jersey jewelry maker who primarily worked in sterling silver and some 14k gold. The company was in business from 1871 through 1931. Over the company's various incarnations (quite helpful in dating the pieces) Link maintain a very high standard of workmanship and design on par with the best in Newark, including Unger Brothers.
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| Link manufactured wonderful Art Nouveau pieces, and in keeping with the above article here is a pair of Devils from my own collection. (right) Wm. Link is my favorite Newark jeweler and pieces I find by him usually stay in my own collection. I find that there are times when I'm really unsure of my mood for the day and I'll wear these cuff links together with an angelic Art Nouveau lady stickpin also by Link.
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| Link was founded simply as Wm. Link in 1871. The company became Link & Conkling in 1882 and went back to just Wm. Link in 1886. In 1893 the firm became Link, Angell & Weiss and in 1900 just Link & Angell. This period's trademark was three interlinking rings with L A W going to L & A when the name change occurred. In 1910 the firm became Wm. Link Co. with a double link trademark. |
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I hope that the various natural disasters have not affected many of the readers of the Cuff Linker and I look forward to hearing from the few of you from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast that all is well and you are well on your rebuilding path. Also, someone has written in with a problem. He had bought a pair of cuff links on eBay where the cuff link face was just glued to the toggle and they have fallen apart. Any suggestions for the best glue to be used for this base metal to base metal attachment. If you come to the November 12-13 Triple Pier Show on the West Side of Manhattan, please stop by and visit, as Captain Huck's Booty will be set up on Pier 92. I look forward to hearing from all those interested in cuff links, especially those of you who might wish to provide articles for The Cuff Linker. I'm looking for stories involving favorite cuff links, wonderful cuff link stories and articles about cuff link collecting areas. The overall purpose of this newsletter is to keep bring to you a few unusual cuff links, sometimes provide good information on makers and issues and to help keep the fun in wearing and collecting cuff links. Please let me know if there are particular makers or designs that you would like to see featured in future issues. |
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There is some excellent information for the jewelry consumer, which includes anyone buying quality cuff links at http://www.jvclegal.org the website of the Jewelers' Vigilance Committee, which focuses on legal and ethical jewelry practices. Captain Huck's Booty is a JVC member. |
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? Question:
Who is Patton and why is that name on what appears to be a Native American type piece? Answer:
The signature Patton stands for R & I Patton (Rudy & Irene) who are based on St. John's Virgin Islands. The piece you are referring to is probably their version of the St. John's petroglyph which is so named as the carved version is found at a fresh water pool near Reef Bay, St. John's. The original petroglyph carving was created by the Tainos (Native Americans) and predates the arrival of Columbus. The Pattons do a full range of jewelry from the basic souvenir pieces to special orders and their works can be viewed at http://www.pattongold.com or preferably, during the winter in their store on St. John's U.S. Virgin Islands. If you have questions about cuff links or cuff link collecting, please send an e-mail to Huck@Tias.com I will not respond to questions solely about value. For an estimate, check with a local appraiser or auction houses or, on the web, try http://www.kovel.com for a price book or for online appraisals, not affiliated with Kovel, http://www.collectingchannel.com/cMart/cesATEIndex.asp or http://www.whatsitworthtoyou.com/Tias.htm |
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Please e-mail Huck@Tias.com with any comments. Also, please let me know if there are any items you would like to be notified of if acquired by http://captainhucksbooty.com . To subscribe to the Cuff Linker go to http://tias.com/subscribeCufflinker. To subscribe to other TIAS newsletters, including The Watch Enthusiast for which I am the editor and primary contributor, please go to http://tias.com/subscribe
Thank you for reading! Please feel free to forward this to a friend.
Paul G. Huck
email: Huck@Tias.com
website: http://captainhucksbooty.com |
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