{"product_id":"antique-14k-gold-mother-of-pearl-dress-set-cufflinks-studs-b-altman-co-ny-box","title":"Antique B. Altman \u0026 Co. 14K Gold Mother-of-Pearl Cufflink \u0026 Stud Dress Set","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eITEM SPECIFICS:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e14K Yellow Gold \u0026amp; White Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHallmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e14K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMother of Pearl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEdwardian \/ Art Deco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCirca 1905–1925\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRetailer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eB. Altman \u0026amp; Co., Fifth Avenue, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSet Includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2 cufflinks, 4 shirt studs, 3 vest studs — 9 pieces total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOriginal B. Altman \u0026amp; Co. presentation box included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOccasion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWhite Tie \/ Black Tie \/ Formal Tuxedo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGood to Very Good Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique 14K Gold \u0026amp; Mother of Pearl Complete Dress Set — Retailed by B. Altman \u0026amp; Co., Fifth Avenue, New York — Circa 1905–1925\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA magnificent and complete antique gentleman's formal dress set in 14-karat gold and mother of pearl, presented in its original fitted box from one of the most celebrated luxury retailers in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Retailer — B. Altman \u0026amp; Co.:\u003c\/strong\u003e B. Altman \u0026amp; Company was New York City's most patrician and prestigious luxury department store, founded in 1865 and operating its landmark Fifth Avenue flagship from 1906 until 1989. Contemporaries described having the Altman name on your purchase as the equivalent of a hallmark on sterling silver. B. Altman occupied the same elite tier of American retail as Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Lord \u0026amp; Taylor, and Saks Fifth Avenue — and was known for selling only the finest quality goods. A piece retailed by B. Altman is a guarantee of quality and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e This magnificent 9-piece white tie dress set consists of a pair of \u003cstrong\u003edouble-sided cufflinks\u003c\/strong\u003e with large round mother of pearl faces and domed gold backs connected by elegant figure-8 gold chain links, plus \u003cstrong\u003eseven studs\u003c\/strong\u003e in graduated sizes (four shirt studs and three vest\/collar studs) — everything required for a complete formal white tie or black tie ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach piece features a \u003cstrong\u003eluminous round mother of pearl disc\u003c\/strong\u003e bezel-set in \u003cstrong\u003e14K yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by a finely \u003cstrong\u003ehand-engraved white gold decorative border\u003c\/strong\u003e with a delicate scrolling shell motif. The two-tone yellow and white gold construction and the engraved border detail are signatures of the finest American jewelry work of the Edwardian and early Art Deco period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is presented in its original \u003cstrong\u003eB. Altman \u0026amp; Co. Fifth Avenue, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e fitted presentation box — silver\/grey embossed fabric exterior with satin lid lining and gold velvet fitted interior. The retailer's name is stamped in gold on the interior lid. This original box is increasingly rare and adds significantly to the collectibility of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to very good vintage condition. Mother of pearl faces lustrous and intact. Engraved white gold borders crisp and detailed. Gold backs and posts show light age patina consistent with the piece's age. All 9 pieces present and accounted for. Original box complete with age wear consistent with its century of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete antique dress set in its original luxury retail box is an increasingly rare find. This set is perfect for the serious collector of American estate jewelry, Edwardian men's accessories, or New York City luxury history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B. 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