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A rare division one reverse painted glass pictorial button

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A rare division one reverse painted glass pictorial button

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1 Large 18th century blue foil backed colorful butterfly button.
This button found in incredibly beautiful condition shows a colorful realistically looking butterfly done in reverse paint over a blue foil background. These style 18th century examples are said to be the earliest forms of 18th century buttons dating to the 1720's. Gorgeous and in fine condition. Pictorial examples such as these are very uncommon.

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 rare division one reverse painted glass pictorial button

Name: A rare division one reverse painted glass pictorial button
SKU: 173870176
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $2,500

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