A DIVISION ONE SILVERED ART NOUVEAU DESIGN BUTTON

1 Large early 20th century example representing 'Earth-Wind-Fire" From the collection of the late Don and Barb Lanier. This English Backmarked silver button with its incredible detail represents the elements of Earth, Wind & Fire on one button. The female figure on the right represents Fire, as she is holding the torch flame. The male figure on the left is representing Wind, as you can see he is blowing in the wind. The Earth representation is a little more subtle but the detail is so great in this hallmarked heavy silver button that if you look at the background of the figures you see mountains and architectural parts, trees and more which represent the Earth. An incredible and RARE silver button of the Art Nouveau period 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:£37.78

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