Eye of Horus Cufflink Question

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:26 pm

I think we agreed at one time that Indy wore Eye of Horus cufflinks in TOD. My question is, does anyone make them?

Thanks,
Pyr.

HJJr · Post by **HJJr** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:56 pm

I've looked for Eye of Horus cufflinks for a long time w/o success.

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 8:14 pm

Guess they'd have to be custom made. Last time this was up, I posted these:

Maybe some jeweller could be persuaded to make a run of these?

Lukmas · Post by **Lukmas** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 6:54 am

Check these Cufflinks:

Regards,
Luke

HJJr · Post by **HJJr** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:19 am

Luke:

Those look great. Are they commercially available?

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:28 am

Those would do the job nicely!
As mentioned, are they available?

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:45 am

If you follow the hotlinked image, you'll find that they are indeed...

$75, available from http://www.skystoneandsilver.com

Good find, Lukmas!

Pandora · Post by **Pandora** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:45 am

I did a google-search and here is the (a?) sorce for these:

http://www.skystoneandsilver.com/Mercha ... scufflinks

but they seem to be in silver. just google for "eye of horus cufflinks" and you will find a lot.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:19 am

They belong to an archeology professor!

I never noticed them in ToD. Very in the style

Lukmas · Post by **Lukmas** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 3:48 pm

Sorry i did not post the link! I thought i had (it was probally just the image link). Anyway luckily you found them.

Regards
Luke

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 6:23 pm

Horus cuff links here too:
http://www.goldpyramid.com/new/html/cat ... index.html

$24.95 for Sterling Silver.

That link was posted in the thread below:
viewtopic.php?t=10471&highlight=horus

The discussion on the horus and the subsequent source was discussed in detail on the above thread.

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:49 am

Thanks, All.

It was one of those things where you wonder if it's been covered or not.

Again,
Thanks.

On an additional note... Has anyone taken notice of Indy's cuff on his shirt? It's rather interesting.

Not the standard french cuff as I know them. I might have to kick this over to the Fedora Lounge for more information.

Pyr.

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:40 am

No, those aren't folded like French cuffs. They look like plain starched cuffs which could mean 1) that the shirt is a simple, off-the-rack-prop shirt (likely), or 2) the shirt is a light-weight one, intended for warmer climate use. The double folded fabric in french cuffs add a bit of bulk and might be uncomfortable in more tropical settings.
Either way, good eye, Pyro!

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:53 am

That is an odd looking cuff. Certainly not a French style. It looks like someone modified a regular shirt cuff to utilize a cufflink.
Has anyone ever seen a cuff like this before?

Another observation, the cuff is upside down in the picture...

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:05 am

Another observation, the cuff is upside down in the picture...

Not the cufflink though.

Anyways. To me it looks like a standard dress shirt cuff, only with less material so that it doesn't create a tear drop shape. (Not sure how to describe it better.) My guess is that the parts of the cufflinks are connected with a chain to keep the cuffs rounded, or at least are connected in a rather bent shape.

Whick reminds me, I still haven't heard a word on the outcome of these from my contacts. If people would like brass and nickel instead of gold and silver, my guess is they could be made for a pretty decent price if enough people are interested.

Should a poll be started perhaps?

Regards,
Swindiana

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:06 am

You know I'm in for a pair, bro!

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:23 am

Swindiana wrote:
Another observation, the cuff is upside down in the picture...
Not the cufflink though.

Doh! Correct you are sir.

Swindiana wrote:If people would like brass and nickel instead of gold and silver, my guess is they could be made for a pretty decent price if enough people are interested.

Should a poll be started perhaps?

Regards,
Swindiana

I am interested in different versions. A poll is in order!

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:39 pm

I am game too.

Regards,
Red

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:21 pm

Count me in Swindy... I want to try to get a pair of "close enoughs" for the QM in November for my ToD Tuxedo, so if it could happen by then, you got me down for a pair.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:56 pm

I'm interested as well.

Thanks Swindiana.

Regards,

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:17 am

The actual prop seems to have a rounded beveled edge or a semi circle cross section where the Skystone and silver version is just pierced sheet metal with etched lines.

I'd rather have a cast version than a pierced metal one.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:11 am

Yes, I think a cast version would also be cheaper than the pierced one. I'll look into it asap.

Furthermore, is anyone able to get a few more screens as crisp as possible to speed it all up?

Regards,
Swindiana

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:52 am

Hi again!

The first company just got back to me. The price will be about $29 a pair if 20 pairs are ordered. A little steep perhaps?
I'm still awaiting a few more to get back to me. Stay tuned.
I still might need a few more screen shots though, and some nice guesses of what the measurements are.

Regards,
Swindiana

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:06 am

Can anyone see if there is a crystal on the eye. It might be nice to get them made with a little recess and to source a Swarovski crystal to go there.

KT

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:42 am

$29.00 is not bad at all. Is this for the brass and nickel model we are talking about?

ShanghaiJack · Post by **ShanghaiJack** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:51 am

I second Feraud. 29 bucks sounds good to me. I'm in.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:19 am

Feraud wrote:$29.00 is not bad at all. Is this for the brass and nickel model we are talking about?

Indeed it is. I'll wait for some more answers here and from other companies and we'll see. The more people who'd like a pair, the cheaper they will be aswell.

Regards,
Swindiana

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:31 am

Count me in Swindy...

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:32 am

Swindiana wrote:Whick reminds me, I still haven't heard a word on the outcome of these from my contacts. If people would like brass and nickel instead of gold and silver, my guess is they could be made for a pretty decent price if enough people are interested.

Regards,
Swindiana

What's wrong with gold and silver?

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:47 am

Bufflehead;
Nothing at all, but it will be more expensive.
I have a pair of cufflinks made like this for a club I'm in, background in dull brass and letters in polished brass, and they look great.
I just figured that this would be the cheaper alternative, and that people would find it good enough. It's what I'm going for, anyway.

Regards,
Swindiana

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:08 pm

I have a set of brass dragon cufflinks and they look great.
Was the price for a pair in gold discussed?

HJJr · Post by **HJJr** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:07 pm

Swindy:

I am interested if I can know the diameter of the design in advance. If it is much more than a quarter, it will be too large. Do you know the size?

Thanks.

IndianaRedmon · Post by **IndianaRedmon** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:43 pm

Swindiana,

You can count me in on a pair of the brass cufflinks. $29.00 seems a fair price.

Thanks for you help

Indiana Redmon

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:00 am

No problem, guys. Hopefuööy this one will go all the way.
I don't have a clue on the exact measurements and would need some good guessing, and a size we all could agree on to fit our needs.

Still waiting for some replies, and I might need some good sketches.
SJ; Are those outline of the eye made buy you?

Regards,
Swindiana

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:44 am

Yes, I drew that little pic. I used a screengrab to make the outline and superimposed the detailing upon it... did it at work in a hurry, I could make a better one if you'd like.

As far as size goes, I guess one could always extrapolate the size of the cufflink by comparing it to the shirt cuff and jacket sleeve.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:03 am

That'd be smashing, bro!
And perhaps make some sort of silver/gold markings for it aswell?

I just might have to throw ToD in the DVD to check it out.

Regards,
Swindiana

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:10 am

Here are a pair of brass dragon cufflinks I have. The quarter is added for a size comparison.

They are approx. 1 inch by 1/2 inch. This size might be a bit small for our needs. Does anyone have an idea of the size of Harrison's cufflinks?

Note the back of my link closes with the standard lever. The second photo posted by Scandinavia Jones shows a different closure. I think I have seen these before. The front of the cufflink is attached to an oval disk on the back by a chain.

Hope this helps.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:54 am

The pair I have from a company I'm waiting to hear back from has that closure, which is probably the cheapest version but very functional I think.
These cufflinks were a bit cheaper than the $29 the other company mentioned...
Hopefully, we will seal the deal on this before November at least.

Once I have the price definite I'll start a thread once again to see who's interested, with the names from this thread added.

I still might need some help on what you think they should look like though.

Regards,
Swindiana

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:21 am

The closure is fine as is, imho. I have never had a problem with them.
I am happy with the sketch on the photo that Pyroxene attached. The lines are 'pleasing to the eye'.

I think we have to consider the size? Too big might look gaudy. The cufflinks in my photo are 1" x 1/2". That might make a good size.
Any thoughts?

Thanks for the effort being put into this piece!

ShanghaiJack · Post by **ShanghaiJack** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:25 am

Feraud I agree that too big would look gaudy. I also think that your dragoon cufflinks would be a good size. Large enough that you cant tell what the design is, but no so large as to make it gaudy.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:25 am

Well, folks.
The other company just got back to me. They are cheaper a pair, but the minimum order is 100 pieces. Calculations to cover the costs for 20 pairs would then make them a tad more expensive anyway, and I'm not the kind of guy who would then sell the rest on eBay for a price way over the manufacturing costs. I have therefore decided to go with the first company, a well reputed gang by the name of "Svenska Medalj", Swedish Medal that is.
If everyone is OK with it, I'll try and see if the can make the attachement mechanism with a chain and a small plate, the way I think it looks like from the screen shots. When the final drawings are done and an estimated price is once again added, I'll start another thread to see who is still interested. The more people who wants a pair, the cheaper they will be.

Regards,
Swindiana

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:45 am

I'd be interested.

Was there any option to have them gold plated? Brass would need to be laquered wouldn't it?

KT

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:03 am

I haven't asked since I figured it would be too expensive. I'm gonna ask for "shiny brass" and let them do their magic. The other pair I mentioned earlier has both dull and shiny parts, and they are all brass. I'm sure they'll look good.

Regards,
Swindiana

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:52 am

Swindiana wrote: If everyone is OK with it, I'll try and see if the can make the attachement mechanism with a chain and a small plate, the way I think it looks like from the screen shots.

Screen accurate is o.k. with me.

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:06 am

Kt Templar wrote:I'd be interested.

Was there any option to have them gold plated? Brass would need to be laquered wouldn't it?

KT

Brass does oxidize and thus darkens over time. However, brass is easily buffed to a shine with a soft cloth and very little effort, or you can simply use a cleaning solution like Brasso. You could apply shellac to slow tarnishing. Shallac can be removed with alcohol. Gold plating ***** unless it's an expensive high quality "hard gold plating." Regular gold plating will wear off rather quickly. I'd be interested in a pair of those cuff links, but I don't have a shirt without buttons on the cuffs. In case you guys need one more person to get the minimum order filled, let me know and I'm game.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:33 am

Duly noted, Sir.

Regards,
Swindiana

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:59 pm

Me, too.

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 4:12 am

I'm in, I could use a couple more tongue rings!

a joke!

really ,though, count me in!

have a nice day.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 5:23 am

So... One safety pin attachement config to add to the list. Noted.

Still working on the design with SJ, we're getting there.

Regards,
Swindiana

HJJr · Post by **HJJr** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:08 pm

Looking forward to this. Thanks.

Eye of Horus Cufflink Question

Eye of Horus Cufflink Question

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