Lot 26
  • 26

2 Sets of Presidential Blazer Buttons and a Pair of Cufflinks

Estimate
350 - 500 USD
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Description

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Two sets of seven gilt-metal and enamel blazer buttons (3 large and 4 small), all stamped "Ben Silver | New York" on the reverse; the shanks on the first set slightly corroded with light abrading to 2 buttons, one shank of the second set slightly bent. The first set secured on a black flocked paper mount within a plastic case, the other on a black velvet mount within a folding case marked "Robbins Attleboro."  Together with: A pair of gold cufflinks with beaded rims, modeled with a laurel wreath and Arabic lettering surmounted by a crown, the interior of the wreath possibly effaced. Housed in a spring-loaded dark burgundy velvet case with green and black trim.

Condition

Two sets of seven gilt-metal and enamel blazer buttons (3 large and 4 small), all stamped "Ben Silver | New York" on the reverse; the shanks on the first set slightly corroded with light abrading to 2 buttons, one shank of the second set slightly bent. The first set secured on a black flocked paper mount within a plastic case, the other on a black velvet mount within a folding case marked "Robbins Attleboro." Together with: A pair of gold cufflinks with beaded rims, modeled with a laurel wreath Arabic lettering surmounted by a crown, the interior of the wreath. possibly effaced. Housed in a a spring-loaded dark burgundy velvet case with green and black trim.
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