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THBMilitary Uniform Buttons, Revolutionary War
About Seller
117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 9, 2026
Deaccessions including rare American furniture led by an early sawn dressing table from NY or CT, an NC dressing table, a CT Pilgrim Century court cupboard, a Kings County, NY, kast, Thomas Sully’s artist’s cabinet, furniture ex Garbisch, Garvan, Amory Haskell, and others; a Jacques Gruber Art Nouveau bookcase and Aesthetic Movement furniture; 50 samplers including Otis (Boston) and Lee (Philadelphia) families; Continental furniture, clocks, and a room screen by Gaston Priou; fine art by James Butler, Arthur B. Davies, Blakelock, Abraham Walkowitz, Whistler, and others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
three uniform buttons: Continental Army “USA” general service button; civilian button (lacking detail from wear); American Loyalist “Royal Provencial” button, with RP under crown; together on a single mount, some with older labels, overall 7-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.
Provenance: By 1949, acquired by Oscar Theodore Barck of Brooklyn, NY; 1949, gift of Oscar Theodore Barck to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
- Provenance
By 1949, acquired by Oscar Theodore Barck of Brooklyn, NY; 1949, gift of Oscar Theodore Barck to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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- Condition
buttons are pitted ground recovery specimens, some shanks broken or bent； backing paper with much distress Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
