This pair of vintage cufflinks is crafted in sterling silver by Lawson Ward and Gammage and hallmarked at London for 1960. Each cufflink is formed as a classic double-sided oval measuring approximately 19mm by 13mm and around 1.5mm thick, with the two sides connected by oval link chains measuring approximately 20mm in length. The proportions are neat and balanced, giving the pair a refined mid-century formal presence.

The engraved fronts are especially appealing. Each oval is finished with a polished plain field crossed by a diagonal engraved border filled with scrolling and geometric detail, introducing ornament in a restrained and controlled way. The result is decorative without being overworked, allowing the cufflinks to retain the quiet discipline expected of traditional silver gentleman’s accessories.

The maker is worth noting. Lawson, Ward and Gammage is a long-established London manufacturing jeweller with roots going back into the nineteenth century, and the firm remains active today. That continuity suits the cufflinks well, as they reflect exactly the kind of practical, well-made London jewellery for which the name became known. Silver Makers’ Marks records the company as a London manufacturing jeweller, while the firm’s own history presents it as a long-running family business with a continuing cufflink line.

The classic chain-link construction reinforces that period character. Compared with later rigid fittings, the oval links give the cufflinks a softer movement and a more traditional formal feel on the cuff. The engraved fronts bring enough visual interest to distinguish them from plain silver examples, while the overall design remains understated and versatile.

We have professionally cleaned and polished the cufflinks so that the visible surfaces present well, while light signs of wear, age and vintage use remain visible. They are therefore in good vintage condition, retaining both their decorative clarity and their honest sense of age.

• Maker: Lawson Ward and Gammage
• Material: Sterling silver
• Assay office: London
• Date: 1960
• Maker’s mark: LW&G
• Form: Double-sided oval cufflinks
• Front design: Polished oval with engraved diagonal border detail
• Oval size: Approximately 19mm x 13mm
• Thickness: Approximately 1.5mm
• Chain length: Approximately 20mm
• Fittings: Classic oval link chains
• Condition: Professionally cleaned and polished; good vintage condition with light signs of wear, age and vintage use still visible

Who made these cufflinks?

They were made by Lawson Ward and Gammage, a long-established London manufacturing jeweller whose work includes cufflinks and other fine jewellery.

Are these cufflinks hallmarked?

Yes. They are hallmarked by the London assay office for sterling silver and dated 1960, with the LW&G maker’s mark to the reverse.

What are they made from?

They are made in sterling silver.

What is the design on the front?

Each oval has a polished plain field with an engraved diagonal border incorporating scrolling and geometric detail, giving the pair a restrained decorative finish.

What are the dimensions?

Each oval measures approximately 19mm by 13mm and around 1.5mm thick. The oval link chains measure approximately 20mm in length.

What type of fittings do they have?

They have classic oval link chain fittings, which give them a traditional formal movement on the cuff.

What is the condition?

They have been professionally cleaned and polished and remain in good vintage condition, with light signs of wear, age and vintage use still visible.

Why is Lawson Ward and Gammage worth noting?

Because it is a longstanding London jewellery maker with a continuing history, which gives the cufflinks a stronger maker context than an anonymous mid-century silver pair.