Brief Summary…
- Recycled 70 year old Jenny Wren Farthings
- 1956 Farthings
- Extremely high quality solid stainless steel cufflink setting
- Beautiful copper / stainless steel contrast
- Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
- Size : 20mm diameter
- Symbolism: British culture & history, joy, renewal, cleverness & tenderness
- Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
A little more detail…
1956 Farthing Wren – Original 1956 farthings reworked into cufflinks with quiet character and meaning.
Handmade Coin Cufflinks
Some objects carry their meaning quietly.
The 1956 Farthing Wren cufflinks are made from original British farthings, each one bearing the familiar image of the wren — a small bird long associated with resilience, attentiveness, and the everyday poetry of the natural world. Once passed from hand to hand, these coins are reworked into a pair of cufflinks intended to be worn, noticed, and kept.
The Coin
Each cufflink begins with a genuine 1956 British farthing. The 1956 Farthing is not only a very scarce coin it was also the last year of the Farthing.
The wren design is one of the most loved motifs to appear on British coinage — modest in scale, but rich in character. The coin’s original lettering, date, and surface marks are retained, allowing its history to remain visible.
The farthing’s warm tone and softened edges speak of circulation and use, grounding the piece in its past rather than disguising it.
The Wren
The wren is often described as the smallest bird with the strongest voice.
In folklore and tradition, it represents resilience, awareness, and the ability to thrive close to the ground. It is not a bird of display, but of presence — alert, observant, and quietly determined.
As a motif for cufflinks, the wren feels particularly fitting: subtle, personal, and full of character without excess.
Made by Hand
Each farthing is carefully mounted by hand, set into a solid traditional cufflink that supports the original coin without altering its face.
The cufflink fittings are assembled and finished individually, ensuring balance, durability, and comfort when worn. No two coins are exactly alike, and small variations in tone and surface remain part of the finished piece.
This process respects the integrity of the original coin while allowing it to take on a new role.
Wear & Patina
Over time, the farthings will continue to develop patina.
Handled, worn, and polished by use rather than cloth, they deepen in character rather than deteriorate. The cufflinks are made to age naturally, gathering subtle marks that reflect the life of the wearer.
Meaning & Occasion
These cufflinks are often chosen to mark a particular year or milestone.
A birth year, an anniversary, or a significant birthday can be quietly held in the date stamped on the coin. The meaning is clear to the wearer, but never announced.
They suit both everyday wear and formal occasions, offering a small point of recognition rather than ornament.
Made to Be Kept
The 1956 Farthing Wren cufflinks are not novelty pieces.
They are objects of continuity — carrying a familiar image, a specific year, and a quiet sense of history. Worn regularly, they become part of a personal routine, valued as much for what they represent as for how they feel.
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