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A division one glass and paste button

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:30.00 USD Estimated At:80.00 - 150.00 USD
A division one glass and paste button
1 Large 19th century deep green glass wafer example. Here is a gorgeous green glass known to collectors as wafer glass. These wafer glass examples are set with a flat metal back so the button is actually a glass button with a plate metal shank similar to the construction of kaleidoscope buttons and others. The center is set with a brilliant single pinshanked paste.
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.