A DIVISION ONE ORNATE JEWLED BUTTON

1 Large 19th C. brass with purple pastes & purple enamel border. We find this button to be an incredibly striking and beautiful example of the Art Nouveau period. The central design of flowing palm fronds are accented with deep purple faceted paste jewels. The border design of Champleve enamel is brilliantly beautiful in its own right with the colors of purple and blue-green Basse Taille enamel. Striking and Gorgeous indeed. From the collection the late Don and Barb Lanier. 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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