Masonic Cufflinks by Avedon Brass Vintage Rare Patent#2920363 Pivot features

Masonic Cufflinks RARE VINTAGE designed by Harvey Avedon of New York City, a prominent jewelry designer. He was known for his gentlemen's accessories and collaborated with companies like Tiffany & Co.. • Purpose: These have a number PAT 2920363 on the bar see pictures. The patent, filed in December 1956 and granted on January 12, 1960, is for a specific pivoted toggle type bar cuff link assembly. This refers to the hinged mechanism on the back that facilitates putting the cufflinks on and taking them off a shirt cuff easily. Knowing the patent number seen in the pics confirms the vintage nature of these cufflinks, placing their design and mechanism in the late 1950s or 1960s. Brass with a possible gold tone overlay. You can see their age by the beautiful patina especially on one of them. You can keep them in this condition as a collectible or use polish to clean them. ART DECO STYLE