Antique cufflinks by Black, Starr & Frost, c. 1890.
Antique cufflinks by Black, Starr & Frost, c. 1890. Carved in a scarab motif, these hardstone antique cufflinks are slightly less than .75 inches in height and .50 inches across. Black enamel has been applied to the carving to accentuate the scrab. The space between the cufflinks is .75 inches for ease of fit with a French cuff shirt. Signed by the famous American designer Black, Starr & Frost on the verso, these cufflinks weigh 13.4 grams and are in fine condition.
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