Not on display

Button

1939-1945 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Circular and flat button of silver gilt and enamel. The design consists of three concentric rings of little circles. In between each ring is white enamel. There is a shank on the reverse side for sewing purposes. The figure 577 has been stamped onto the reverse side. Reference number 577 6/3.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver gilt and enamel
Brief description
Circular and flat button of silver gilt and enamel, designed by François Victor Hugo for Schiaparelli, France, 1939-1945
Physical description
Circular and flat button of silver gilt and enamel. The design consists of three concentric rings of little circles. In between each ring is white enamel. There is a shank on the reverse side for sewing purposes. The figure 577 has been stamped onto the reverse side. Reference number 577 6/3.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.06in
  • Diameter: 2.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'577' [5 is not clear] (Stamped onto the reverse side)
Credit line
Given by Dr L. V. Beck
Collection
Accession number
T.148-1965

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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