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Vintage Copper-Tone Donkey with Horseshoe Novelty Cufflinks

1940s–1960s · Likely USA, manufacturer unknown

Estimated value: $15–$40

Novelty cufflinks were a staple of mid-century American menswear, especially in the 1940s–1960s, when costume jewelry allowed working and middle-class men affordable ways to express personality and humor in formal dress. The donkey-and-horseshoe design likely capitalized on dual appeal—Western imagery was hugely popular in post-war American culture, while the Democratic Party donkey symbol offered political humor for supporters or collectors of Americana.

Value is most affected by condition of the metal finish, completeness of the pair, and whether they carry any maker's marks; political or Western novelty themes can attract niche collectors.

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