Antique Patterned Cufflinks | Engine Turned Metal | Sterling Silver

We have taken the engine turned sterling silver from a damaged antique Sterling Silver hairbrush and used the decently finished material to set into cufflinks.  These unique cufflinks make a great gift for engineers and antique collectors and form part of our Scientific Cufflink Collection. 

 Engine turning is a decorative technique in which a very precise, intricate and repetitive pattern is mechanically engraved into an underlying material via engine turning, which uses a machine of the same name, also called a rose engine lathe. This mechanical technique improved on more time-consuming designs achieved by hand and allowed for greater delicacy, precision, and closeness of line, as well as greater speed.

This process produced fine timepieces (mainly pocket watches), fine pens, jewellery charms, snuffboxes, cigarette cases, and hair-styling accessories, amongst others.  The intricacy of the patterning is very stylish and was popular in the early 20th century.

Size: 15mm x 15mm
Material: Engine Turned metal, Sterling Silver
Cufflink Style: T-bar fastening

We love upcycling things, and our passion is finding old parts of scientific memorabilia such as computers, typewriters and watches and using their intricate parts to create unusual upcycled cufflinks set in Sterling Silver.
Our Scientific collection includes computer circuit board cufflinks, typewriter key cufflinks and even ZX Spectrum cufflinks.

• An eco jewellery box
• Sterling silver polishing cloth
• Care information
• Plastic-free packaging
• Certificate of authenticity/information card

Please note: Every pendant purchase also comes with a free 18" sterling silver chain. If you would like to upgrade to a different style of chain, you will receive 10% off when purchased with a pendant. Our chain collection is here. This upgrade will be sent instead of the complimentary chain.

Read our blog, How to Choose the Perfect Chain for Your Pendant, for advice.

In order to protect your Hepburn & Hughes jewellery and ensure that it always looks as good as new, we advise you to follow these steps.

• Use the cleaning cloth provided to clean and polish your silver. This lint-free cloth is chemically treated to improve the silver's lustre and shine and can be used for light, regular cleanings to remove tarnishing. 
• Avoid contact with perfume, skin creams, hairspray and chlorine.

Gift wrapping for all jewellery items is available for an additional charge of £4.50. This includes a Hepburn & Hughes gift bag and a hand-written message of your choice.

Select 'Gift wrap this item' and complete with your message.

UK orders

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International Orders

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Delivery schedules are based on Royal Mail guidance and are not guaranteed.

Please note: We do not collect local taxes and import duty on overseas orders – customs charges may be charged to the recipient.

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Returns

Returns are accepted for 30 days from purchase date. Please visit our refund page for more information.