Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Money Clip 1995

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Money Clip

This Vintage Links of London Money Clip is crafted from solid sterling silver using a folded single-piece tension design. Its marks include LL, 925 and a 1995 date letter, and its recorded condition work is described below.

• Material: Sterling silver (S925)
• Dimensions: 50mm long, 16mm wide, 8mm thick, 1mm material thickness
• Weight: 13 grams
• Design: Folded single-piece clip, classic spring-tension form
• Hallmarks: LL 925 with date letter for 1995
• Finish: Mirror-polished bright silver with some light vintage marks retained
• Condition: Annealed, re-formed, work-hardened and polished; present operation checked
• Packaging: Supplied with a vintage Links of London oval box and black fabric Links pouch; association with this specific clip is not independently established

Restoration and Craftsmanship

When acquired, the clip showed signs of years of regular use. It has since been fully annealed to relieve stress, professionally cleaned and polished, then re-formed and work-hardened to restore correct spring tension. The resulting surface retains some light marks and signs of age. Spring tension was checked after the intervention; the present form and condition are shown in the photographs.

Dating

The 1995 date letter records the year this example was assayed in the United Kingdom. It does not by itself establish the design’s release date, production date or place within the historic range.

Object Record

The clip is recorded through its dimensions, weight, marks, folded construction and documented intervention. It is offered as an original vintage object with its present condition shown in the photographs.

Care Instructions

• Polish periodically with a soft non-abrasive silver cloth
• Avoid contact with chemicals or abrasives that may dull the finish
• Store in the supplied pouch to minimise surface marks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this money clip genuine Links of London?

The LL mark, 925 fineness mark and 1995 date letter support its identification. We assess authenticity from these marks together with the construction, proportions, condition and comparison with known examples.

What work has been carried out on this piece?

The clip was professionally annealed, re-formed and work-hardened to restore proper spring tension, then mirror polished for a bright vintage finish.

Can it be used as an everyday money clip?

The clip was re-formed and work-hardened to restore spring tension, which was checked after the intervention. Avoid overfilling and inspect the photographs for its present condition.

What is included with the piece?

It is supplied with a vintage Links of London oval box with blue interior and a black fabric Links pouch. Their association with this specific clip is not independently established.

What does the 1995 date letter establish?

It records that this example was assayed in the United Kingdom in 1995; it does not establish the design’s release or manufacture date.