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A scarce division one handkerchief corner button

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A scarce division one handkerchief corner button

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1 Large 19th century pictorial brass button of a cherub.
This uncommon example of a handkerchief corner button depicts a pensive cherub in fine detail. This is the genuine handkerchief corner not the faux example as it was produced both ways. Be sure to look in your May NBS bulletin coming up for an informative article on these wonderful handkerchief corner buttons, showing lots of pictorial examples.

Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918
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

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A scarce division one handkerchief corner button

Name: A scarce division one handkerchief corner button
SKU: 173870110
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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