Vintage HICKOK "R" Cufflinks

made in usa vintage R gold-tone cufflink featuring the clear hallmark HICKOK stamped on the bridge. This mark identifies it as a product of the Hickok Manufacturing Co., once one of the largest American manufacturers of men's accessories.Manufacturing HistoryHickok was founded in 1909 by Stephen Rae Hickok in Rochester, New York. The company became a household name for middle-class American men's fashion throughout the mid-20th century.Production Era: While the company operated from 1909 until roughly the 1970s, many common gold-tone designs like this one date to the mid-century period (1940s–1960s).Design Characteristics: Hickok pieces are known for their robust construction and varied designs, including Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, and personalized monogrammed styles.Value and IdentificationVintage Hickok cufflinks are widely collected