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A pair of division one glass and paste buttons

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A pair of division one glass and paste buttons
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2 Medium/Large 19th century cobalt blue glass wafer examples. Here are two buttons of cobalt blue glass known to collectors as wafer glass. These two sizes of this same example is 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 centers are 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.