Collection of 19th Century Glass Buttons by Hanson and Gentile, South Jersey Group 1885. Handwritten Letter from New England Glass Co.

Collection of 19th Century Glass Buttons by Hanson and Gentile

Lot# 499

Price

SOLD: $325

Description

A large collection of artist paperweight glass buttons. Mostly 19th century. 73 total buttons. One is signed Hanson, one signed Gentile. One Group of 4 is from South Jersey, 1885. Ranging in size from approximately 1/4″ diameter to 3/4″ diameter. Comes with a handwritten letter and receipt from the New England Glass Co., dated September 6, 1849.

Decorative Arts