Rare Bee Cufflinks Tie tack Enamel Fly and similar items

One of the most unusual sets that Swank made are these enamel bees or insects. This has the original tie tack as well. Perfect for the gardener, bee keeper (apiarist) or for the naval graduate ( seebees) If you need a unique gift idea that shows you took the time to care about that person, what better way to give a gift than something classic and vintage. Here is something for that special person that has everything! Not only is it a unique idea because it is Vintage and not something you can buy everyday, but it is something they will know you took the time to find just for them. What a thoughtful gift or perhaps just a perfect addition to a collection. And while you are shopping for someone else, take a peek at some pieces you like because we carry mens and womens jewelry and a lot of neat old collectibles. And we all know you can never have enough jewelry! The pieces we carry are unique and interesting and may have a little wear ( if any) but they sure have a lot of love that came with them when they were first purchased way back when. All jewelry is boxed for gift giving. Just say the word and we will wrap it and put a beautiful bow on it for you at no extra charge . All you have to do it watch them smile and enjoy their specially gift. Boxed for gift giving; gift wrapped on request. ? Maker: Swank: founded as the Baer Wilde Company in 1897 (see above), Swank was the largest maker of mens cufflinks in the 1940s - 1960s. Their "Arts of the World" cufflinks from the 1960s were unique and are particularly collectible. One of Swanks maker marks is an "S" within a pentagon (1960s). Swank sometimes produced cufflinks with renowned producers like Wedgwood (England), Royal Copenhagen (Denmark) and Arita Porcelain (Japan). Swank still operates today selling mens jewellery, belts and personal leather accessories which are distributed under license for names like Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, and Geoffrey Beene. ? Material: Silver plated and enamel ? Size: see photo ? Weight: medium ? Condition: In good vintage pre-owned condition. ? Lovely patina! These are part of a MASSIVE estate collection of cufflinks and jewelry so be sure to check out our other items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques?section_id=all We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. All jewelry sold as found. NOTE TO BUYER: We Do not offer engraving services of any sorts as we are not equipped to do so I’m sure your local jeweler would be happy to do so, sorry for any inconvenience thank you. All cufflinks ( unless otherwise specified) are considered costume jewelry. We use the descriptions of any stones from the manufacturers titles when they were first produced. When we refer to the stones as moonstone or jade or garnet, for example, we are using how the original manufacturer of the pieces used them. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of a stone in a costume piece of jewelry. ***ATTENTION!*** Shipping rates for domestic and international delivery have skyrocketed! I have adjusted the shipping rates accordingly. If you wish to have another method of delivery (i.e. First Class International) PLEASE convo me before placing your order. My goal is to save both of us money on shipping. august31 2015