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THB[JEWELRY, ART] 18K White Gold & Diamond Skull Cufflinks by Deakin & Francis
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LiveMar 5, 2026
This upcoming sale features an exceptional group of European portrait miniatures from the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. Drawn largely from the collection of Alejandro “Alex” de Quesada, Jr., the catalog also includes works by Cuban-American artists, Civil War–related art, and an eclectic range of decorative antiques. Highlights extend to contemporary jewelry, Montblanc fountain pens, and select works from the Jim Crain Collection, including a signed Ansel Adams photograph of "Half Dome" in Yosemite National Park Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Pair of articulated skull cufflinks. Custom. Deakin & Francis. 18 karat white gold, black spinel, and diamonds. Head approx. 3/8 x 3/4 in. Full cufflink approx. 1 in. long. Post stamped with maker's marks and hallmarks. Weighs approx. 10.1 grams.
A striking and technically sophisticated pair of articulated skull cufflinks, custom-made by Deakin and Francis in 18-karat white gold. Each skull is densely pavé-set with black spinel, the finely contoured surfaces lending depth and texture to the sculptural form. The jaws are fully articulated; when lowered, a concealed mechanism activates a dramatic transformation as diamond-set eyes descend into position within the sockets, animating the skull with a vivid and theatrical effect.
The toggle backs are themselves carefully conceived, modeled as crossed bones, and both the articulation mechanism and toggles are in proper working order.
Deakin & Francis is one of Britain’s oldest and most esteemed luxury jewellers, founded in 1786 in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. With over two centuries of craftsmanship, Deakin & Francis have continuously produced finely designed and beautifully executed gentleman’s accessories, including iconic cufflinks, signet rings, blending the use of traditional techniques and the highest quality materials.
[Art, Accouterment, Jewelry, Cufflinks]
Condition
One of the jaws no longer stays shut but it is still firmly attached.
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