Set of 3 Antique Art Deco 14k Gold, Enamel, & Malachite Tuxedo Shirt Buttons

Description

A fine set of 3 Art Deco dress buttons.

From a tuxedo or formal dress set.

In 14 karat yellow … more A fine set of 3 Art Deco dress buttons.

From a tuxedo or formal dress set.

In 14 karat yellow gold.

Set with rectangular malachite cabochons to the tops of each and embellished with black enamel decoration throughout.

Simply wonderful Art Deco design!

Date:
Early 20th Century

Overall Condition:
They are in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There are some small losses to the inlaid enamel here and there, an apparent re-glue to one or two of the malachite cabochons, some small spots of fritting or flaking to the malachite, and some light edge wear. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 14k.

Marks:
Unmarked

Gemstone Measurements:
3 malachite cabochons: ca. 10mm x 4.5mm x 4.3mm

Measurements:
Height: ca. 9mm
Width: ca. 18mm
Depth: ca. 10mm

Weight (overall): ca. 6.9 g

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