Sleeve Buttons
Date1755-1756
MediumGold alloy (XRF)
DimensionsApprox. 13/16" by 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-282,2
DescriptionOne of a pair of gold sleeve buttons or cuff links comprised of two octagonal buttons connected with an oval link; each button engraved with central star-burst within borderMark(s)Struck in reilef on back of button with lower case "u" date letter in shield as used in London for 1755/56ProvenanceEx. collection John Marshall Phillips, Yale University Ar Gallert
1755-1756
1780-1810
Ca. 1755
ca. 1775
1760-1780
Probably 1788
ca. 1750
Eighteenth century
ca. 1750
1760-1784