Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Watering Can and Trowel Chain Cufflinks

These vintage Links of London cufflinks take a playful but well-made approach to gentleman’s accessories, pairing a miniature watering can with a garden trowel in sterling silver. Connected by oval link chains, the design has movement and character while still retaining the practical ease of traditional chain cufflinks.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

A Garden Motif in Silver

The watering cans measure approximately 20mm wide, 13mm high and 7mm thick. Each is formed with a curved handle, hinged-style lid detail and pierced sprinkler head, giving the design a recognisable and properly sculptural form. The trowels measure approximately 25mm long and 6mm wide, providing a neat visual counterpoint to the fuller watering can motif.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

Rather than relying on surface decoration alone, the cufflinks use relief, proportion and silhouette to create their identity. The result is a design with wit and individuality, but one that still feels balanced and wearable when fastened at the cuff.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

Hallmarks and Date

Hallmarked LL, 925 with a date letter for 1998, this pair belongs to the earlier period of Links of London design, when the house often translated everyday objects and English themes into small silver accessories with clarity and charm. The gardening subject matter is handled with restraint, giving the cufflinks a distinctive identity without losing their usefulness as a classic pair of gentleman’s cufflinks.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

Condition

The cufflinks have been professionally cleaned and polished and remain in great vintage condition. They present brightly, with the sculptural details of the watering can and trowel still crisp and clear. They are supplied in a Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh presentation box, reflecting the quality level at which these cufflinks would originally have been retailed.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

Why These Cufflinks Still Appeal

Links of London built much of its early reputation on taking recognisable themes and translating them into silver objects with a strong sense of British character. These cufflinks are a good example of that approach. They are specific enough to feel memorable, yet executed with enough restraint to sit comfortably within a formal wardrobe.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

For collectors of early Links of London pieces, or for anyone drawn to unusual cufflinks with a refined sense of humour, this pair offers both period character and lasting wearability.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these cufflinks sterling silver?

Yes. They are hallmarked LL and 925 for sterling silver, with a date letter for 1998.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

What do the cufflinks depict?

Each cufflink pairs a miniature watering can with a garden trowel, linked together by an oval chain.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

What are the dimensions?

The watering cans measure approximately 20mm wide, 13mm high and 7mm thick. The trowels measure approximately 25mm long and 6mm wide.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

What condition are they in?

They have been professionally cleaned and polished and are in great vintage condition.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998

Do they come with a box?

Yes. They are supplied in a Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh presentation box.

Vintage Links of London Sterling Silver Gardening Chain Cufflinks 1998