Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx A secure pin clasp is

A secure pin clasp is found on the back and a illegible hallmark is stamped on the pin's bar

and each oval is stamped "14K" on the back

Each piece is very light in weight and comfortable to wear

Condition: The overall condition of the pendant is excellent

The spinner framework is highly detailed

Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx A secure pin clasp isShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys, and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate them into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. These unusual cufflinks from the Victorian era (ca1880) era a wonderful example of the Shakudo art! Both cufflinks have unique figural motifs that are independent, yet complimentary to each other.