Vintage Mid Century Shields Fifth Avenue CHAP Gold Black Onyx Geometric Cufflink

Description

View Vintage Mid Century Shields Fifth Avenue CHAP Gold Black Onyx Geometric Cufflink with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The design features a sharp, architectural modernist aesthetic. Each cufflink centers a glossy, step-cut square block of deep black onyx securely set above a contrasting engine-turned "bark" textured golden plate. Title: Vintage Mid Century Shields Fifth Avenue "CHAP." Gold Tone Black Onyx Geometric Cufflinks Description: Add a classic touch of mid-century American elegance to your formalwear wardrobe with this authentic pair of geometric cufflinks by Shields Fifth Avenue. Known for dominating upscale men's department store counters in the 1950s and 1960s, Shields accessories are highly collectible examples of vintage Americana style. [1, 2] This set was produced under their premium "CHAP." export label (signifying a high-quality "Chapado" heavy rolled gold plating / mechanical gold overlay), ensuring a deep liquid-gold luster built to resist wear and tarnish. The design features a sharp, architectural modernist aesthetic. Each cufflink centers a glossy, step-cut square block of deep black onyx securely set above a contrasting engine-turned "bark" textured golden plate. The center tile appears to float inside an outer open-space geometric square frame. They are fitted with robust, smoothly articulating torpedo toggle closures. Both connection shanks feature the crisp signature stamps: "CHAP." and the distinct Shields stylistic crown emblem enclosing the "R&W" brand crest. A highly sophisticated, nostalgic set of vintage designer menswear accessories. Specifications: • Brand/Designer: Shields Fifth Avenue • Era: Vintage Mid-Century Modern (c. 1960s) • Design: 3D Architectural Floating Square / Black Onyx / Textured Engine-Turned Geometric • Measurements: Outer face frame measures approximately 3/4" x 3/4" square • Metal/Finish: Thick Heavy Gold-Tone Structural Overlay [1, 2] Condition: Excellent vintage condition! The premium gold-tone finish remains exceptionally thick, rich, and mirror-bright across both pairs, showing no base metal bleed-through or metal corrosion. The central black onyx tiles are perfectly smooth and glossy with no deep chips or cracks. The mechanical pivot toggle backs operate beautifully with a smooth, solid closure snap. Minimal micro-wear from gentle storage as is standard for fine estate items. Please see all macro and measurement photos for complete verification. vintage shields cufflinks, shields fifth avenue, mid century modern cufflinks, black onyx cufflinks, retro mens jewelry, 1960s designer cufflinks, square geometric cufflinks, heavy gold plated, corporate formalwear gift, collectible mens accessories, american estate jewelry, chapado gold jewelry, shields crown mark Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Men's Jewelry › Cufflinks. Brand: Shields.

Antique

No

Seller Warranty

No

Size

pair

Signed

Yes

Color

gold

Cut Grade

Excellent

Main Stone Color

Black

Materials sourced from

United States

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Shields

Personalize

No

Size Type

Regular

Type

Cufflinks

Department

Men

Diamond Color Grade

N

Features

Engraved

Number of Gemstones

1

Handmade

No

Country of Origin

United States