ANTIQUE Button Circa 18th C 19th C RARE

Description: This exquisite antique button is a rare find that appears to date back to the period between 1760 and 1880. The button has some legible text and designs that may eventually help identify its maker. Here's what I can see: - The text "EXTRA RICH" is at the top. - "ORANGE" is below "EXTRA RICH." - "TREBLE GILT" is at the bottom, though some letters may be missing or unclear. - Decorative scrollwork surrounds the text. Based on these observations, this button appears to be an antique, possibly from the 18th or early 19th century. "Extra Rich" and "Treble Gilt" suggest high-quality gilt finishes used during that period. For a more precise identification, you might consider consulting antique button collector resources or forums or visiting a local antique dealer or museum with expertise in historical artifacts. It appears to be one of a kind, which is exciting. Was it worn by a sportsman in England or France? Or was it made for a small group of military men during the Revolutionary War when England stopped sending buttons to the colonies because of the tension? Research has been impossible because the button is so rare. So, I've come to the conclusion that this button may have been custom-made/ commissioned for an aristocrat in some capacity. It features a beautifully crafted design of a hunting dog, boar, fox, or wolf. After many opinions, I am still not sure which, but lean towards the wild boar. It is a perfect addition to any collection of antique buttons. The button is made of high-quality metal and has a round shape with a shank attached to the back for easy attachment to clothing or accessories. This original, with none others like it out there, is a must-have for any antique collector who likes rarit

Price: 175 USD

Location: San Diego, California

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