Tuxedo Accessories Appraisal

Bracci Cufflinks and Studs Set

This item is a vintage Bracci branded cufflinks and tuxedo studs set, presented in its original velvet-lined hinged presentation box. The set comprises two pairs of cufflinks and four matching shirt studs. Both the cufflinks and studs feature a consistent design: a gold-toned metal base with an inset, smooth, off-white or cream-colored oval or circular enamel-like face. The cufflinks are standard toggle-back closure style, with one pair having an oval face and the other appearing to have a circular face. The four studs are uniform in appearance, smaller in scale than the cufflinks, and designed to match the 'domed' or slightly convex off-white centers. The gold-toned metal shows some signs of wear and minor tarnishing consistent with age and use, particularly visible on the cufflink mechanisms and the edges of the studs. The off-white centers appear largely intact with a smooth, glossy finish, though some faint surface scratches or minor discoloration might be present upon closer inspection. The velvet interior of the box is black, showing some dust accumulation and perhaps slight compression marks where the items have rested. The lid of the box is lined with a cream-colored satin or silk-like fabric, prominently featuring the 'Bracci' brand name in an elegant script, with 'BRACCI' in block letters below it. The box itself is a hard case, likely covered in black velvet on the exterior, with a gold-tone trim running along the edge of the lid and base. This set appears to be from the mid to late 20th century, a common style for formal wear accessories of that era, indicating a focus on classic elegance and function. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced, yet respectable quality item intended for formal occasions.