A CARD OF DIVISION ONE CHARMSTRING GLASS BUTTONS

42 Small late 19th century assorted technique examples. Here we have a beautiful card of glass buttons. Called charmstring glass in the button world because they are the types of examples often found strung on the charmstrings of the late 19th century and the Victorian era. The card includes overlays, swirlbacks, paperweight glass, kaleidoscope glass and more. Included are both clear and colored and black glass. From the Lanier collection. 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:£37.78

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