Unbranded Antique 1884 Patent Mother of Pearl Cufflinks Gold Filled Victorian

Title: Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl & Paste Cufflinks (1884 Patent) Description: Beautiful, completely functional pair of authentic late-Victorian men's formalwear cufflinks. This set features an exquisite diamond-quilted guilloché pattern carved into iridescent white mother-of-pearl, centered by a bright, bezel-set antique leaded paste rhinestone. The mechanical backings feature a folding spring-action lever mechanism designed for stiffly starched detachable cuffs. * Era: Late Victorian (Circa 1885–1890s) * Patent Markings: Stamped PAT DEC 2nd 84 on the levers * Materials: Rolled Gold Plate / Gold Filled, Natural Mother of Pearl, Leaded Glass Paste * Shape: Square with an engraved rope/radiant border * Condition: Excellent antique condition. The spring mechanisms function welly. Luminous shell face with no heavy cracks. Minor age-appropriate patina/scratches to the gold backing as pictured.