A small gold-tone owl with tufted ears and a sharp gaze holds a glossy black cabochon at its heart, like a moonless night tucked under its wing. Swank, the American maker known for cufflinks and men’s accessories, made novelty tie tacks like this through the 1960s–1970s. The feathers are crisply textured, and the dark stone gives the tiny owl real presence. It’s equally at home on a tie, a lapel, a scarf or a hat band, and it stays secure with a clutch back.
Materials:
Gold-tone metal, black glass cabochon
Details:
Collected by Mineral and Matter