A DIVISION ONE BOAT SCENE UNDER GLASS BUTTON

1 RARE 18th C. hand painted Mica and WAX under glass example. Here is a very rare example of 18th century craftsmanship. The base under glass is made of Mica and hand painted, the soldiers in the boat are made of WAX and hand colored. The rim is copper and the back is the typical tin back of the 18th century. This button is pictured in the Colorful World of Buttons by Bruce's grandmother Vivianne Beck Ertell on plate 14 number 22 (Pictured). A fine and rare example to find indeed. Wax buttons if this time period, or in fact any time period is quite scarce. 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.

估價:$200

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