A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON

Description

1 Large 18th century engraved copper button with a rare backmark. Here is a nicely hand crafted copper from the 18th century with a Sheffield plate coating on the front of this patterned center. What makes this example rare is the backmarked initials most likely of the person who crafted the button. Backmarked 18th century examples like this are far and few between.

DimensionsSM=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 EraDIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918

Condition

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.

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A DIVISION ONE HAND TOOLED COPPER BUTTON

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Estimate $200-$300Apr 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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