Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx and each oval is stamped

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

The realistic buckle motif is complete with engraved notches and a strap tucked under a belt loop

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

Two 18kt yellow gold balls hang from the flower and dangle in the open space where the steel curves inwards

Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx and each oval is stampedShakudo 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.