A DIVISION ONE SCARCE WOOD PICTORIAL BUTTON

1 Large 18th century lacquered wood URN example. These lacquered wood buttons were once considered to be paper mache until one example with the 3 feathers was found broken in half and one could plainly see they were wood buttons. There are several designs found on these like the 3 feathers, the wreath, the fan, but this Urn example is the rarest example we know of. 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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