A DIVISION ONE METAL PICTORIAL BUTTON

1 Large medium early 20th century enamel and silver example. This lot from the Lanier collection consists of a fantastic and unusual enamel plaquette on a silver square base. The subject matter is very uncommon and according to the notes from Don Lanier this button was purchased a long time ago from Tender Buttons in New York and was said to be one of only 6 ever made according to his notes. A very colorful and cool button. 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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