A RARE DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS ANIMAL BUTTON

1 Large 18th century dog and bird hunting example under glass. This is a very fine detail carved natural material, under glass created in the 18th century in Dieppe France, The carving is of a hunting dog and bird in flight and the carving is set over a green colored textured foil background , set under glass with a copper rim. This green foil color is a very uncommon color found on these Dieppe carvings. The detail and fine condition along with the d=subject matter and the color of this foil background make this incredible 18th century example a RARE one to find. 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:$500

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