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A SCARCE DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS PICTORIAL BUTTON

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
A SCARCE DIVISION ONE BLACK GLASS PICTORIAL BUTTON
1 Large 19th century hand painted sheet overlay example. Here is a wonderful and scarce black glass button from the 19th century. The black glass base is hand painted in this case with grapes and leaves in an olive colored paint which is overlayed with a clear glass shield cemented to the black glass base and undetectable to the naked eye. The clear overlay shield is there to protect the hand painted surface of the black glass and therefore preserve , as can be seen in the photo, the crisp design of the grapes and leaves. These examples are quite sought after and do not come up often for sale. This is a beautiful example of this scarce technique. There is a chip on the back not on the face of the button and does not detract from the button at all.

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.