A RARE DIVISION ONE METAL WORKS PICTORIAL BUTTON

1 Extra large 19th century detailed Damascene button. Another example from the Lanier collection comes this incredible and wonderfully executed engraved Damascene button. This incredible example depicts a horses and riders and the famous story of Don Quijote and chasing windmills. This is certainly an example you don't want to pass by. There is so much going on in this detailed example and we have shown you several views as a result. This example was most likely made in Spain rather than Japan like many Damascene buttons we have, and with the story of Quijote it makes most sense as well. The Spanish certainly were talented at this art form of metal works and known for it long before the Japanese, This is a very rare example and Don was always proud of owning this button as it boar his name. 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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