A DIVISION ONE GLASS AND STEEL CUP BUTTON

1 Scarce small 19th century reverse painted dog head example. There are 4 known examples made like this one, one is a horse, one is a fox, one is a retriever dog and this example. They are not common to find and always seem to be sought after by collectors. The glass center is reverse painted and claw set into the small steel cup base. 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:£30.22

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