A super rare and quite large pair of vintage 1950s handmade sterling silver and enamel abstract modernist cufflinks by John Szymak of Dallas Texas. I've only seen a handful of cufflinks by Szymak over the years and this is the only example of this one of a kind pair that I've come across in my 45+ year career! A large and striking design that is truly wearable art for the cuff! Here's a short blurb about John Szymak taken from Marbeth Schon's " The Wearable Art Movement Part II" article on the Modern Silver magazine website...
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John Szymak attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, and the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester, New York. He maintained a workshop in Dallas, Texas. He worked in gold, silver, and pewter, with or without gems or enamels.
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In addition, his work appeared in the seminal exhibition, "Designer - Craftsmen USA 1960", and was pictured in the Craft Horizons issue (July/August 1960) that covered the exhibition. His work is quite rare overall, especially his mid century modernist pieces, and his cufflinks are harder to find than hen's teeth!
Each cufflnk measures 1-3/8" long by 1/2" wide, and the pair weigh 14.5 grams total. Marked at backs "Szymak" also "Sterling" on swivelbacks. Excellent vintage condition.
Fantastic large pair sterling and enamel cufflinks by John Szymak Dallas Texas circa 1950s.
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