Description
Pair of 1950s to 1960s sterling silver rounded square men’s cufflinks that still retain their original, reflective, mirror like shiny finish. Not worn down. These were rarely used and are in beautiful condition. Each cufflinks is marked full word block letter Sterling along with Hadley maker mark. The top of each square measures 9/16″ square in any direction. The swivels are tight, strong and secure. They work well and stay in place. The back of one link could use a little polishing from where the original sticker was placed. Overall condition is surprisingly very gently used if ever. This is a lovely pair of vintage men’s mid century rounded square or squircle cufflinks for any occasion or for regular daytime use.
AI Timeline Confirmation About Hadley Cufflinks:
Sterling silver Hadley cufflinks were primarily made from the 1920s through the 1950s, following the expansion of the The Hadley Company into men’s accessories.
- 1905: The foundational year often referenced in Hadley branding (“Hadley Since 1905”), though the formal company was established later.
- 1912: Arthur Hadley founded The Hadley Company in Providence, Rhode Island, initially specializing in watch attachments and watch bracelets.
- 1920s–1930s: The company expanded production into men’s jewelry lines, creating sterling silver pieces featuring classic Art Deco and geometric motifs, often accented with black onyx or crystals.
- 1940s–1950s: Production of men’s accessories (including cufflinks, tie clips, and matching sets) ramped up significantly, shifting into mid-century modern, atomic, and textured modernist designs.
- 1951–1959: The Elgin National Watch Company purchased Hadley in late 1951. The brand continued producing men’s jewelry into the 1950s before phasing out operations near the end of that decade.
