Premier Fine Art & Antiques Auction
August 29, 2023
Below is just a small portion of the massive selection of high quality art & antiques to be featured in our upcoming August 29th 2023 auction! This auction will span multiple genres of collectibles, including Fine Paintings & Art, Jewelry & Silver, Orientalia, Rare Glass & Lamps, Early & Victorian Furniture, Decoys, Carvings, Coin-Op, & MORE!
CIVIL WAR ERA CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID SILVER MILITIA BUTTON.
02-17631
A seldom seen example of a Confederate utilized South Carolina Militia button as worn by officers & possibly diplomats. This button was produced by Jean Battiste Marie Muleur of Sens, France & Agry of Paris, France. This type of solid silver button was produced using coin planchets. Albert # SC-18-A or Tice # SC-208. Face depicts a lg. palmetto tree flanked by “S” & “C”. The reverse reads ” * AGRY * 14.RE CASTIGLIONE. MON BOUVET J-B.M “. Full straight shank.
