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**RARE ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN / WWI-ERA CHESTER HALLMARKED GOLD TORPEDO CUFFLINKS (5.8g)**
Up for sale is an incredibly unique, 100% authentic pair of antique British torpedo (baton) chain-link cufflinks. This heirloom set features a fascinating production timeline that perfectly encapsulates early 20th-century history and wartime craftsmanship.
Due to materials management during the onset of WWI, British jewelers frequently utilized matching bench stock to complete fine jewelry. This rare hybrid pair is composed of mixed gold carats, blending seamlessly in tone and offering a fantastic story for collectors:
* **Baton 1 (Assayed 1912):** Crafted in premium 18-Carat Gold (75% purity). Stamped with the official British Crown, \"18\", and the historic Chester Assay Office date letter \"M\" (capital letter in a pointed shield).
* **Baton 2 (Assayed 1917):** Crafted in 15-Carat Gold (62.5% purity). Stamped with the regional decimal mark \".625\", \"15\", and the Chester Assay Office date letter \"r\" (lowercase serifed letter in a shield frame).
**ITEM DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS:**
* **Total Weight:** 5.8 Grams (Verified on digital scale)
* **Metal Content:** Mixed Solid 18K and 15K Gold (Beautiful, rich historical yellow/rose tone patina)
* **Origin:** Chester Assay Office, United Kingdom (Prestigious regional office closed permanently in 1962)
* **Style:** Classical Double-Ended Torpedo / Baton Link
* **Design Details:** Elegant, crisp hand-engraving on the top faces with smooth high-polish undersides.
**CONDITION REPORT:**
Excellent antique condition with minor, honest surface wear consistent with age (100+ years old). Hallmarks are beautifully preserved, legible under a jeweler\'s loupe, and entirely unrestored. No deep gouges, major dents, or structural damage to the hollow torpedo links or connecting chains.
**SHIPPING & TERMS:**
Will be packed with extreme care in a protective jewelry box. Shipping will include tracking, mandatory Signature Confirmation, and full insurance to protect this investment. Please review all high-resolution macro photos carefully as they form part of the description.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or serious offers!
