A CARD OF DIVISION ONE SHELL BUTTONS

38 Small 19th C. examples including iridescent & non iridescent. From the LanIer collection comes this lovely card of smalls in mostly pearl but also includes Cowrie shell and Abalone shell. A nice selection of pictorials and patterns including metal escutcheons and carved.

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: 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.