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Set of 2 antique brass buttons that were produced during the golden age of the early to mid 1800s. These early buttons have a brass rim, a metal backing, plus a cut-out revealing a cross -- one cross is in foil, the other appears to be leather. Please refer to the ruler pictured in the image for the exact size of the buttons. Overall condition: Solid VG+..... The buttons may have tarnished a bit with age, or have light surface wear -- but there are no cracks, chips, or other more serious flaws. They are in very nice shape and will display quite nicely. See attached photos for more detail on the condition. ***************************************** PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT an expert on vintage buttons. My mom -- Nancy Moran -- was a longtime member of the National Button Society, plus was active in several local button clubs in New York. She is downsizing, so I am helping her sell some of her collection. But I am not familiar with all the terminology and intricacies of button collecting. I try to use various notes she left with the buttons to describe them to the best of my ability, but understand that any terms I use in describing these items, are not terms I am familiar or experienced with. So please use the attached images to form your own opinions. I am also not knowledgeable on the hobby criteria in condition grading -- so I use my condition grades in a commonsense manner -- as if grading any collectible -- they are not based on any hobby standards. Please contact me if you have specific questions, and I will answer them as best I can.