NAVAJO Antique BUTTON 37, 1900s Turquoise Stone, Open - Work Silver Design, LARGE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:28167922 |
Antique clothing button was made in the Southwest Native America style. It was probably produced in the early parts of the 1900s. The large, open-work button is made of silver, or a silver colored metal. There is no mark on the back, so I can't be completely sure it is silver, but mom thought it was and it certainly looks like silver to me. The button -- which is quite heavy -- has been molded into a star or flower like shape, with a turquoise stone embellishment mounted at the center.... It has a loop shank soldered to the back. Please refer to the ruler pictured in the image for the exact button size. Overall condition: Solid VG+/Excellent..... The button may have tarnished a bit with age, or have slight surface wear -- but there are no cracks, dents, or other serious flaws. It is in very nice shape and it will display beautifully. See attached photos for more detail on the condition. ***************************************** PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT an expert on vintage buttons. My mom -- Nancy Moran -- was a longtime member of the National Button Society, plus was active in several local button clubs in New York. She is downsizing, so I am helping her sell some of her collection. But I am not familiar with all the terminology and intricacies of button collecting. I try to use various notes she left with the buttons to describe them to the best of my ability, but understand that any terms I use in describing these items, are not terms I am familiar or experience with. So please use the attached images to form your own opinions. I am also not knowledgeable on the hobby criteria in condition grading -- so I use my condition grades in a commonsense manner -- as if grading any collectible -- they are not based on any hobby standards. Please contact me if you have specific questions, and I will answer them as best I can.
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