Art Nouveau Serpent Cufflinks Intertwining Serpents |
Two writhing rattlesnakes twist and intertwine
amidst a tangle of leafy vines. The serpents are finely
detailed with hissing tongues, menacing rattles and bodies that
twist in sinuous Art Nouveau curves along the edges of the
cufflinks. Created by Krementz & Co. in 14kt gold,
circa 1900. A special feature of these cufflinks is that the scene of intertwining snakes is repeated on the backs. Although reduced in size, the twisting serpents and entangling vines are clearly visible  The serpentine fronts and backs of the cufflinks are connected with sturdy curved bridges and split "crow foot" braces. As with all fine jewels, the beauty of these cufflinks is matched by the care and skill with which they were crafted.
 The 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.
Name: Intertwining Serpents 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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