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A RARE division one inlaid detailed insect button

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
A RARE division one inlaid detailed insect button
1 Medium size late 19th century colorful Mosaic example. This stunning button came from the Paula Norby collection. The design depicts in Micro Mosaic in the center a multi colored insect surrounded by white glass tesserae glass mosaic along with 5 border of inlay and silver cabochon style OME, all set into a silvered mounting. Micro mosaics like this a re rarely seen for sale. All the glass tesserae appears to be intact and the button in in fabulous condition.. Fabulous button.

Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918
Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above


Condition: These antique buttons may show age-related wear, and while notable condition issues are disclosed, buyers should expect vintage characteristics. We do not re-card buttons, so cannot guarantee the condition of backs or shanks on multi-button cards; additional condition reports are available upon request.