{"title":"Heritage Cufflinks","description":"\u003cp class=\"!mt-2 !mb-2 leading-relaxed\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"italic\"\u003eRefined, reclaimed, and rich with narrative, our Heritage Cufflinks are the ultimate conversation piece. We specialize in transforming industrial and domestic relics—such as 19th-century pottery sherds, newspaper fragments, and mudlarked glass—into sophisticated accessories for the modern gentleman. These cufflinks serve as a tangible link to Britain’s commercial and maritime past, ensuring that history is not just remembered, but carried forward.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spongeware-arches-mudlarked-sherd-cufflinks","title":"Spongeware Arches Mudlarked Sherd Cufflinks","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Hand painted Spongeware\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Late 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nSpongeware is characterized by its distinctive hand painted designs, often enhanced with brush-painted fruits or leaves. The patterns typically feature repetition \u0026amp; may vary in depth due to the inconsistent pressure applied during the decoration process. The origins of spongeware pottery can be traced back to ancient times, with evidence of its use found in Minoan ceramics dating back 4,000 years. The technique saw development in Britain during the 19th century, when potteries across England, Wales, Scotland, \u0026amp; Ireland began employing fine-pored sponges cut into shapes to imprint simple coloured patterns onto affordable earthenware. This decorative method has remained popular \u0026amp; treasured, embodying a unique fusion of artistry \u0026amp; tradition in pottery decoration. Often, beautiful hand-painted floral designs accompany the sponge prints.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185213641087,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0890-standard.jpg?v=1786792201"},{"product_id":"chunky-rockingham-glaze-mudlarked-sherd-cufflinks","title":"Chunky Rockingham Glaze Mudlarked Sherd Cufflinks","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Bennington-style Rockingham glaze\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Mid-late 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Essex, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nRockingham glaze is a rich, mottled brown finish developed in the early 19th century and widely associated with pottery produced at Bennington Pottery in the United States. The glaze, coloured with iron, produces characteristic streaked or \"tortoiseshell\" effects as it runs during firing, creating a glossy surface with dark and lighter brown variations. Inspired by English wares linked to the Rockingham Works, this style became popular on both sides of the Atlantic for affordable domestic items such as teapots, jugs, and tableware. British examples were also widely produced and exported. The durable earthenware body combined with this distinctive glaze made such ceramics both practical and decorative, reflecting Victorian tastes for rich, naturalistic finishes in everyday objects.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185213706623,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0895-standard.jpg?v=1786792202"},{"product_id":"light-green-arch-pattern-mudlarked-sherd-cufflinks","title":"Light Green Arch Pattern Mudlarked Sherd Cufflinks","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Glazed earthenware pottery sherds\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric:Fine cream earthenware with pale celadon-green glaze; smooth refined ceramic body with rounded weathered edges\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: Possibly late 19th century to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Suffolk Coast\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nCeladon-inspired finishes were popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The fine crazing visible across the glaze surface developed naturally over time through age and firing stresses \u0026amp; is commonly encountered on decorative art pottery \u0026amp; tablewares of the period. The flowing division between the cream body and translucent green glaze suggests the fragments may derive from a moulded decorative. art pottery bowl. Their recovery alongside other Victorian-period finds in a Suffolk coastal context supports a probable late 19th- to early 20th-century origin.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185213772159,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0891-standard.jpg?v=1786792203"},{"product_id":"1939-newspaper-fragments-cufflinks-six","title":"1939 Newspaper Fragments Cufflinks ‘SIX’","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nType: Reclaimed material cufflinks (newspaper fragment, 1939)\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Paper (newsprint)\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: 1939 \u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Thames Estuary, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThese cufflinks incorporate fragments of a 1939 newspaper recovered from the Thames estuary, a landscape where layers of history are frequently revealed through erosion and tidal movement. Newspapers from this period capture a moment on the eve of the Second World War, reflecting everyday life alongside the growing tension of global events. Though originally ephemeral, printed for daily use and disposal, the survival of such material in the foreshore environment highlights the preservative qualities of waterlogged conditions. By transforming fragile newsprint into a wearable object, the piece bridges past and present, preserving a tangible connection to a pivotal historical moment. The cufflinks embody both personal craftsmanship and historical memory, turning a fleeting record of 1939 into something enduring and meaningful.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185213870463,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0892-standard.jpg?v=1786792204"},{"product_id":"fragments-of-1939-mudlarked-newspaper-cufflinks","title":"Fragments of 1939 Mudlarked Newspaper Cufflinks","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHistorical Information\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Reclaimed material cufflinks (newspaper fragment,1939)\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric: Paper (newsprint)\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: 1939 \u003cbr\u003e\nFind Location: Thames Estuary, UK\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThese cufflinks incorporate fragments of a 1939 newspaper recovered from the Thames estuary, a landscape where layers of history are frequently revealed through erosion and tidal movement. Newspapers from this period capture a moment on the eve of the Second World War, reflecting everyday life alongside the growing tension of global events. Though originally ephemeral, printed for daily use and disposal, the survival of such material in the foreshore environment highlights the preservative qualities of waterlogged conditions. By transforming fragile newsprint into a wearable object, the piece bridges past and present, preserving a tangible connection to a pivotal historical moment. The cufflinks embody both personal craftsmanship and historical memory, turning a fleeting record of 1939 into something enduring and meaningful.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"History Unearthed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185213935999,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/files\/img_0898-standard.jpg?v=1786792205"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7929\/8943\/collections\/Photoroom_20240226_161719.jpg?v=1786797076","url":"https:\/\/shop.historyunearthed.uk\/collections\/heritage-cufflinks.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}