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A RARE DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTON

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
A RARE DIVISION ONE GLASS IN METAL BUTTON
1 Large 19th Century Ivoroid and SAPHIRET Glass example. Here is a fantastic button from the late Victorian era of a pierced brass button with 4 sections of engraved Ivoroid (early celluloid) framing a central vibrant faceted glass jewel known as SAPHIRET glass. The fire and vibrancy of the Saphiret is gorgeous and the entire button is an incredibly scarce example of this desirable type of glass in metal. Even our estimate is in my opinion on the low side for the scarcity of this example.

DimensionsSM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
Date or EraDIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918
ConditionNOTE: These buttons are antiques and may show age-related wear; we describe any significant condition concerns but they are not new. We cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues with the backs of buttons on multi-button cards since we do not remove or re‑card them; please contact us for further condition reports on any lot.