Deakin & Francis Skull Cufflinks C0106X0001. As family folklore claims, a 16th century Deakin was a well-recognised sea-farer who heroically saved his fellow naval officers from a ferocious pirate attack. For this reason, the skull has been a design associated with our family business since our founding in 1786. Make your cuffs quiver in fright with these jaw-dropping, eye-popping designs! With small domed oval spring link fittings and a full set of Deakin & Francis traditional hallmarks for authenticity, these classic sterling silver cufflinks are packaged in a Deakin & Francis unique presentation box and giftbag.