Why Collar Stiffeners Matter

Collar stiffeners—sometimes called collar stays or collar bones—are inserted into the underside of a shirt collar to keep it crisp and straight. While most are made from plastic or base metals, Links of London elevated this essential accessory by creating them in solid sterling silver, transforming a simple functional tool into an object of craftsmanship.

Vintage 2005 Links of London Sterling Silver Collar Stiffeners

Design and Hallmarks

This pair measures 62mm long, 9.8mm wide, and 0.75mm thick, a standard size for most quality dress shirts. Both pieces are fully hallmarked with the LL 925 mark, the Edinburgh Assay Office stamp, and the 2005 date letter. With a polished finish, they reflect the understated elegance that characterised Links of London’s men’s accessories of the time.

Condition and Presentation

The stiffeners arrived unused but tarnished from storage. They have since been professionally cleaned and polished to restore their original lustre, leaving them looking much as they did when new. They are supplied with their original oval Links of London box—showing some vintage wear from two decades of storage—and the original leather slip case embossed with the Links of London logo in excellent condition.

Key Features

• Solid 925 sterling silver with polished finish
• Fully hallmarked: LL 925, Edinburgh Assay Office, 2005 date letter
• Dimensions: 62mm × 9.8mm × 0.75mm
• Original oval Links of London box and embossed leather slip case included
• Professionally cleaned and polished, excellent vintage condition

Vintage 2005 Links of London Sterling Silver Collar Stiffeners

Vintage 2005 Links of London Sterling Silver Collar Stiffeners

Vintage 2005 Links of London Sterling Silver Collar Stiffeners

A Gentleman’s Accessory

Links of London produced sterling silver collar stiffeners for many years, but hallmarked examples from 2005 such as this pair represent the early era of their men’s accessories. They remain a symbol of refinement, elevating everyday tailoring with subtle detail. Part of The Vault Collection, these stiffeners stand alongside cufflinks and other men’s accessories as reminders that true style is often found in the smallest elements.