GUCCI 1960 Horse Racers Hats Motifs Cufflinks In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Pair of cufflinks designed by Gucci.
This is a beautiful pair of cufflinks, created in the city of Varese Italy by the fashion house of Gucci, back in 1960. The interesting cufflinks has been carefully crafted with horse-racers motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. The design is made up of iconic elements used by horse-racers such as the horse-stem and the horse cap type hat. Fitted with a concealed connector for comfort fit. This kind of early jewelry by Gucci is highly collectable.
Country: Italy
Period: Mid-century modern 1960-1970.
Measures: 32 mm by 17 mm by 26 mm (1.26 x 0.67 x 1.02 Inches).
Weight: 7.4 Grams, (4.75 Dwt.).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with Italian marks; the pre 1968 maker's mark associated to Saldarini & Lucchetta in Varese Italy, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18Kt gold and signed in full as follow; "GUCCI MADE IN ITALY .750 10VA". Note: The Law 26 October 1944 n. 313 (Decreto Legislativo Luogotenenziale 26 Ottobre 1944 n. 313) ordered the elimination of the 'fascio' (symbol of 'fascism') maintaining into the lozenge only the number (identification of the silversmith) and the two letters (initials of the Province).
Gucci
The company was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence, when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita. During the 2010s, Gucci became an iconic 'geek-chic' brand.
Collateral: These cufflinks are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Gucci cufflinks is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This Gucci pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P120424RCNH/.1778
