Art Nouveau Serpent Cufflinks Entangled Serpents |
Two twisting rattlesnakes intertwine amidst a
tangle of leafy vines. The serpents are finely detailed
with hissing tongues, menacing rattles and scaly bodies that
sinuously curve to form the outer edges of the cufflinks.
These slithering Art Nouveau cufflinks were created by Krementz
& Co. in 14kt gold circa 1900. This style of cufflink is often referred to as a "Krementz double" because the scene on the front of the cufflinks is repeated on the back. Although reduced in size, the smaller twisting serpents and entangling vines are captured in equally fine detail. This adds a little elegant panache to the normally plain backs of fixed-bridge cufflinks.  Sturdy curved bridges and split "crow foot" braces connect the serpent-laden fronts and backs. As with all fine jewels, the beauty of these cufflinks is matched by the care and skill with which they were created.
Name: Entangled SerpentsThe maker's mark of Krementz & Co. (a stylized collar button) is stamped on the bridges to the right of the "14K" gold purity mark. The firm was founded in 1866 and created elegant cufflinks, brooches and other jewels during the late Victorian era through much of the 20th century. A Brief Note on Krementz Doubles In the decades around 1900 the
backs of cufflinks were most often left plain or just adorned
with the initials of the wearer. In short, the backs
were usually less interesting than the fronts. To
rectify this around 1900 Krementz & Co. began creating a
small collection of cufflinks with the backs decorated with
the same or a similar design as the fronts. These elegant
cufflinks, like the pair offered here, are known as "Krementz
Doubles."
If you would like to learn a
little more about Krementz Doubles and see a few more
examples, please visit our article Krementz
Double Cufflinks.
Here are a few more elegant cufflinks from
the past ...
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