a005-Mid 19th Century Antique Tintype Button

This Button was made during the Second Half of the 19th Century. A Tintype Picture of a Lady is Mounted into Little Button Frames and were Very Popular for Men’s Vest. The Button has a Brass Rim, Steel Back and Metal Round Eye Type Shank. – 5/16″ diameter, NBS: Sm.

The condition of this Button is Fair to Good. The Front has Hairline Scratches on the Face. The Metal Gilt on the Edges are not Worn. The Back has the Original Shank and is Slightly Worn.