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A scarce div. 1 concave brass & steel pictorial button

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A scarce div. 1 concave brass & steel pictorial button

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1 Large 19th century tole background button with Bees.
From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. This brass picture button from the 19th century has always been a desirable button with collectors. The tole and tinted background sets of the brass fence and floral design with three faceted cut steel realistic bees. A truly wonderful button.

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 div. 1 concave brass & steel pictorial button

Name: A scarce div. 1 concave brass & steel pictorial button
SKU: 173870302
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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