A DIVISION ONE HAND PAINTING UNDER GLASS BUTTON

1 Large exquisitely executed 19th C. figural portrait button. Here is a beautifully hand painted on natural material ladies portrait in a blue dress. The extraordinary fine detail in her face and angelic eyes tell us a master artist created this beautiful example. It is a very large size beautifully gilt brass pierced setting framing the under glass central portrait. The size is impressive along with all the other fine details. 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 Date or Era: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918 Condition Request Condition Report 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.

Estimate:$50

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