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A mid 1800's pictorial celluloid button

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
A mid 1800's pictorial celluloid button
1 Large 19th century button of a lady on a swing in ivoroid. This detailed and tinted ivoroid (early celluloid) is a great example from around the 1870's and depicts a women on a swing. The original tint highlights the pictorial design that is in fine condition and is backmarked.

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: PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.