Studebaker Metals
Bastion Cuff
Bastion Cuff
Story
Heavyweight fullered cuff, hand-forged in Pittsburg, PA
The Studebaker folks use a special blacksmithing technique called fullering to hand forge the grooves into their Bastion Cuff. It’s then finished with an unpolished work patina that accentuates the contrast between the raised and recessed areas for loads of visual interest, and because each one is made by hand, no two are exactly the same.
Features
- Hand-forged in small batches in Pittsburgh, PA
- Stamped outside with their signature crossed hammers
- Stamped inside with the Studebaker logo, “PGH USA” hallmark, and .925 silver mark
Materials
- 100% Sterling Silver
- Uncoated and unpolished work patina will continue to age over time
Sizing
- Dimensions: 3 mm thick, 9 mm at the widest point
- Cuff sizing is based on the circumference of the wearer’s wrist, not the piece itself
- To find your ideal size, wrap a soft measuring tape or string comfortably taut around your wrist where you want your cuff to rest, recording your measurement without any slack.
- The measurements below indicate the complete circumference of our standard cuff sizes, including a 1” opening for sliding on and off
| Size | Circumference |
|---|---|
| Medium | 6½” |
| Large | 7” |
| X-Large | 7½” |
Care
- Use gentle dish soap to remove any dirt or grime
- Restore brushed finish by rubbing with a Scotch Bright pad
- To store for long periods of time without wearing, keep your piece in a sealed plastic bag to avoid oxygen exposure, which can cause it to darken.
About Studebaker Metals
Educated as a metalsmith, trained as a jeweler, and experienced in architectural metalwork, founder Mike Studebaker strives to create work that draws from the traditions of smithing and the objects we interact with daily. Each of Studebaker’s works is completely handmade using traditional tools and techniques; most of the forms you see are created solely with a hammer and anvil. Many pieces are ‘finished like a tool’: minimally polished and left with a work patina to develop over time. All items are made in their Pittsburgh workshop and stamped with the Studebaker Maker’s Mark.
