July 2024 Auction

Lot #69:

Large Chinese Peking glass button of man fishing in a boat.

#69. Man fishing in a boat button. Peking glass is an overlay carved glass created by layering material around a core, similar to cameo glass. Peking glass originated in 18th century China during the rule of the Qing Dynasty in China. This button is white with blue glass, a more contemporary 20th century example. NBS Large (1 1/4”)