A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL DIVISION ONE INLAY BUTTON

1 Large 19th century domed French Pique example. This is truly a magnificent and rare button to find. The base is a thick high domed natural material from the turtle and decorated with inlay engraved genuine gold and known as PIQUE work. It is not easy to come by these large intricately inlayed pattern examples like this one. Magnificent condition. It is hard to put an estimated price on one like this as they are seldom seen for sale in this magnificent condition. 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:$100

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