Smooth Operator Cufflinks by Hickok

"Smooth Operator" cufflinks by Hickok blend sleek mid-century style with thoughtful craftsmanship. The polished domed celluloid cabochons are set in a warm gold-tone frame. Celluloid, one of the first synthetic plastics, was developed in the late 19th century. By the mid-1950s, celluloid had been gradually replaced by safer materials, such as Lucite, due to its flammability. Today, vintage celluloid pieces are prized by collectors for their rarity and unique place in the history of material innovation.

The cabochon is mounted using a grooved, stud-like fitting more commonly found in collar studs—a unique and refined construction detail. While not truly dual-purpose, this design reflects a postwar material shortage mindset: adapting proven mechanisms across accessories to achieve both function and elegance.

Era: Mid-century, ca. 1940s to early 1950s
Shape: Circle, Dome
Signed: Hickok U.S.A.
Color: Luminescent Yellow, Gold
Material: Celluloid, Metal
Fasten: Torpedo Toggle
Size: 15 x 15 mm. (5/8")

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