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Antique Set of Six Snake Buttons Marble 9 karat Gold Gilt Metal Good Luck
$1,195.26
£889.47
€1,000
CA$1,654.02
A$1,775.43
CHF 945.33
MX$21,027.99
NOK 11,946.34
SEK 10,910.34
DKK 7,619.86
About the Item
This set of six unusual buttons was created in the 1880s in England. The buttons are carved out of different coloured marble. Each button is decorated with a coiled snake. The snake’s heads are pointing to the center of the buttons. The snakes are made out of 9 karat gold. The buttons come in there original fitted green leather box with gold embossed decoration. The eyelets of the buttons are made out of gilt metal.
The weight indicated in the listing is that of the buttons without the fitted box.
In Chinese iconography snakes are a symbol of good luck.
- Metal:
- Weight:12.22 g
- Dimensions:Height: 0.6 in (15 mm)Diameter: 0.44 in (11 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1885
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Munich, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1490126823872
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