A CARD OF DIVISION ONE PARIS BACK BUTTONS

28 Medium 19th century examples of French tights incl. animals. These lovely Paris back buttons are known to collectors as French tights as they are two piece buttons with a hollow center filled with cardboard and then tightly fitted together. This card includes patterns and pictorials along with some shapes. From the 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:$50

View all items fromWhitley's AuctioneersorCoins & Banknotes