A DIVISION ONE UNDER GLASS PICTORIAL BUTTON

1 Large medium 19th C. reverse painted sailing vessel example. Here is a unique and beautiful example of 19th century reverse painting on glass and mounted in brass. The detailed sailing vessels masts are backed with a foil behind the painting and the entire scene is backed then with a blue paint to simulate water and sky. The late Don and Barb 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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