A DIVISON ONE PEARL-COPPER AND PASTE BUTTON

1 Large scarce copper/pearl 18th C. W/canary yellow paste center. This is a scarce and fine example of 18th century craftsmanship. The triple border copper front is folded over a tin back and centered with a carved pearl sunflower designed center with a canary yellow faceted large pinshanked center and framed with petit fine flat clear paste jewels. A very intricate and beautiful button. The canary yellow jewel is quite unusual too. 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:$100

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