Large one-piece celluloid wafer featuring a long beaked and long legged bird. A snipe, perhaps? Backmarked HOBE. BUTTON.CO. N.Y. Celluloid bubble shank. Est. selling price is $100-200.
#168 Solitaire by Candlelight
A fine handpainted extra-large button from natural taqua nut (vegetable ivory) with the outer bark still intact. A bearded gentleman plays cards by candlelight. Signed and dated on the reverse GP 02. Carved self shank. Est. selling price is $60-100.
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