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Click here to subscribe1 Large size 19th century pearl button with hand painted ceramic.Here is a beautiful example of a reddish dyed pearl set with a hand painted ceramic center of a ladies head . Very lovely example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 19th century pierced and carved pearl button.From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. Here is a wonderful carved and pierced pearl base with a brass horse and rider and all framed with a cut steel border. There are three known designs that were created in this technique, one is the crane, one is the rose and this example. All have always been desirable among collectors. We sold the crane in our November 2023 auction and now we have up here this even harder to find example in this technique. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Medium size 19th century lacy glass pictorial button.Here is a beautiful example of lacy glass from the 19th century. In fine condition and depicting multiple flower heads and leaves. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Small size colorful 19th century inlay in black glass.This small Micro Mosaic colorful bird is inlayed into a black glass base and claw set into a gold setting. A very fine button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large early 20th century iridescent black glass oval button.Here is a beautiful iridescent lustered black glass with a cone shank. The body of the insect is highlighted with gold luster filled sections. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 18th century engraved Tombac coaching scene button.Here is yet another incredible example of 18th century craftsmanship. This example shows a detailed coaching scene with several horses. The entire design is extremely detailed right down to the riders faces. Great button! Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 large size 19th century colorful porcelain couple button.Here is a beautifully decorated porcelain in vibrant colors and set in an ornate border brass setting. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Medium size 19th century peacock eye glass centered button.This button is quite a find. Peacock eye buttons are quite sought after and this realistic coiled snake with an oval peacock eye in the center body is no exception. Notice the faceted jewel eye in the snakes head. Great example and very hard to come by. From the collection of Nikki Deal. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large carved and gilded very old pictorial gemstone button.From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. Here is a Japanese intaglio carved and gilded pictorial button made of genuine Lapis gemstone with a carved self shank. A very unusual button indeed. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 20th century button by Nancy Dubois.This is a very unusual example of Nancy's fine pin shell work. The pin shell is engraved showing Cattails and is accented with cabochon jewels of pearl and coral for the dragonfly. What is most unusual is that it set with a sterling silver rim and bar back and signed on the reverse. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large late 19th century button of a Book.From the collection of Nikki Deal comes this very nicely patinaed and back marked France leather book button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large pink paste bordered 20th century floral button.Here is a button from a beautiful pair of which we sold the basket example of in our fall 2023 auction. The flowers are reverse intaglio carved glass and painted in a myriad of colors and accented beautifully by the pink faceted paste jewels and all set in metal. From the collection of Nikki Deal. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size 19th century button with moonstones.This beautiful example of a jeweled button is mounted with three larger cabochon moonstones and accented with brilliant pastes, all set on a tinted heavy brass setting. From the collection of Nikki Deal of Missouri, now of Seattle Washington as she has successfully moved. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Medium size 20th century wood rooster by the late Leo Crabtree.From the collection of the late Shirley Case we offer you this very finely detailed carved wood and colored paste rooster button by the California artist Leo Crabtree. Leo only made buttons for a short time and his buttons are not common to find. Bruce acquired his wife's collection many years ago and in it were the bulk of his buttons that have now become quite desirable and sought after by collectors. Signed on the reverse. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 19th century sawtooth border pristine steel button.From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. Here is an incredibly beautiful condition flat steel button with a brass suit of armor in high relief and fine very detailed. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 large early 20th century colorful ladies head button.This design in the Art Nouveau style is a colorful lithograph under a tight celluloid shield and set in a more ornate bordered brass mounting. Very fine detail. From the collection of the late Shirley Case. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size 19th century hard to find celluloid button.This button depicts what is called the "Christmas Angel" and is made of celluloid known as Ivoroid as it imitates the natural material. Celluloid was invented in 1850 and these buttons date to around 1870 or so. This is a very hard example to find and always prized among collectors. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
A medium size 19th century brass family crest button.This family crest boasts a large motto banner at the bottom and depicts a group of objects including an arrow, feather and more. From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 20th century hand carved and pierced pearl button.Here is a wonderfully detailed and pierced pearl from Jerusalem in the 1930's. This cat example is not a plentiful one to be found. Original label on back. From the collection of Nikki Deal of Missouri, now Seattle WA. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 19th century master signed metal works pictorial button.From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. This button is an extremely fine and desirable example of Japanese Shakudo work. The sea dragon in solid gold is finely detailed and inlaid into a solid thick bronze base with a lower relief of the sea water and waves and birds in gold flying over the top. This incredible example is signed on the reverse in a full large master craftsman signature. The size, the thickness, the fineness and the signature all contribute to the rarity of this great button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Copy of the 1990's red edition copy of the BBB.Here is your opportunity to own what collectors consider the "Bible" of button books. This red copy is in very good condition.The book has been kept clean in a nice fabric cover and handle to carry this Big Book. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large early 20th century oval agate in silver button.This wonderful and colorful agate known as banded agate is set in a gilded silver setting with a wonderful openwork pierced Greek key border and open bar shank back. Very nice gemstone indeed. From the collection of Nikki Deal. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
! Large medium late 18th early 20th C. colored paper button.Here is a very interesting transitional purple colored paper scene under glass and set into with a brass rim. Nice detail. From the collection of the late Jean Young of California. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large medium shaped 20th century coral OME button.Here is a finely made gilded silver button reminiscent of the Mexican wire work buttons but more finely made so perhaps from one of the fine studios in Mexico. The button is enhanced nicely with a cabochon coral stone. From the collection of Nikki Deal. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 19th century 3 material button in cherry colored horn.This exquisite example of craftsmanship utilizes a variety of materials. The base material is a richly dyed cherry colored thick horn that is highly domed and set with a chatoyant shaded pearl center with the pearl framed in an ornate silvered brass. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
4 Extra Large 14.75X11 wood frames designed for button cards.These frames are in nice condition and ready to be set with your great card of buttons to frame on the wall or use in competition for those special and fragile buttons. These frames are hard to find in this size and do not come up very often. Please note the third image shows you a smaller 9X12 frame on top of the 14X11 frames only to show you the size difference, The smaller frame is not included in this lot of 4 extra large frames. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 20th century Shibayama inlay button.Here is a beautifully inlay of mother of pearl and abalone depicting an insect amongst flowers. Nice detail all inlayed into a natural material base. From China and signed on the reverse. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 small 19th century head button with silver deposit.Whether you call these silver overlay or silver deposit as some people do, nevertheless they are not plentiful and should be grabbed up when seen as they do not come up for sale that often. The white porcelain base is done with a transfer and then hand colored to enhance the pictorial design, The sterling silver overlay is engraved. The line seen on the back of these cool buttons is a part of the silver overlay and if pilled up you would see the silver on the front is attached to the lines on the back. Very cool. From the collection of Nikki Deal of Missouri, now of Seattle Washington as she has successfully moved. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
2 Large SCARCE 19th century girl and boy fishing buttons.From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. This finely detailed pair of buttons shows a boy on one button and a girl on the other heading off to go fishing. The detail in the figures and the fishing equipment is wonderful They are pewter escutcheons on a silvered brass base. Great and scarce pair. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Extra Large pottery button with a moveable part.Here is a great button created for the 2004 WRBA convention in Reno Nevada. The moveable brass bell on the howling Coyote is a nice addition to the colorful handcrafted pottery button. Signed and dated on reverse. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 large domed late 19th century China back marked button.Pictorial examples this large and finely carved in Cinnabar are not plentiful This example from the collection of Nikki Deal is set in Chinese silver and is back marked China. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size 20th century backmarked realistic shape button.This lot is for a cool realistic silver lustered shell backmarked button from the Bimini glass company of the 1940's in England. Fritz Lampl started the Bimini glass company in 1923 in Austria but was forced to move to London in the 1930's where he reorganized his glass company. He produced a variety of glass objects including a vast variety of buttons that today are sought after by many collectors. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 21st century button by Eileen Yatsattie of New Mexico.Here is a wonderful example of her work showing the Zuni Rain Bird on a Zuni pottery urn. Her buttons are an incredible work of art and deserve the attention collectors like to give to her magnificent creations. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size 19th century Egyptian scene button.Here is a nicely detailed enamel of an Egyptian motif. The turquoise colored background on this old Champleve enamel button highlights the scene very nicely and is a more unusual color on enamel buttons. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large early 20th century silvered brass detailed button.Here is an incredible button, at least in this cataloguers opinion. The button is a detailed pierced button of the Green Man and made of a nice quality silver or silvered brass. Finely crafted and in fine condition. From the collection of Nikki Deal of Missouri, now Seattle WA. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 20th century abalone inlay butterfly button.This lot is for a beautiful realistic shaped butterfly in silver button (backmarked Mexico) inset with a very colorful Abalone shell. From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 19th century oval faceted black glass button.Here is an exquisite faceted black glass with two panels, one on each side showing different flowers in enamel paint. Each oval panel is highlighted with gold lustered borders. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 extra large 20th C. pierced multi colored paste jewel button.IN our 2023 fall auction we featured a frog from this set and now were offering you this wonderful example of a beautiful butterfly button. The colors and crispness of the jewels I truly striking and more beautiful in person. From the collection of Nikki Deal. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size early 20th century pearl in metal button.Here is a beautifully engraved white thick pearl button depicting a bird on a branch with an entire detailed scene. The pearl is set with an open silvered metal back and in fine condition. An unusual example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Medium size 19th century black glass button.This is perhaps one of the best c condition Tingue glass buttons we have ever encountered. It is also a scarce size and shape as well .From the collection of Nikki Deal. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
4 Medium/Large 19th/20th century assorted material buttons.This lot includes a wonderful Matha Sleeper Bakelite Cat button, a nice silhouette under shield example, a foil paperweight example by Will Stokes, and a carved bone in wood example. Nice lot. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
6 9X12 wood frames designed for button cards.These frames are in nice condition and ready to be set with your great card of buttons to frame on the wall or use in competition for those special and fragile buttons. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 19th century carved and engraved pearl set in wood.Here is a beautiful example of 19th century craftsmanship. The carved chatoyant pearl is set into a wood bowl and set with multiple shaped cut steel. The button looks even better in person. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Very Rare Large medium 18th century copper HORSE button.This incredibly rare and unusual pierced copper from the 18th century depicts a rearing horse with a beautifully chased pierced border. Bruce tells our cataloguers he has never seen before a pierced pictorial 18th century copper button. He has had pierced coppers and pictorial coppers but never in the combination. This example is truly finely hand crafted. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size 18th century Habitat button with a real bug!18th century habitat buttons typically have fauna and often insect eggs in them but you do not find the iridescent beetle often in these examples. Set under glass with a copper rim and tin back. From the collection of the late Jean young of California. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
A medium 19th C. brass family crest button with a nude & snake.Here is an unusual depiction on a crest button, notice the coiled snake around the women's neck, what do you think this symbolizes? From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 21st century Cheryl Empson button.Another button from the collection of Nikki Deal. This large size signed and dated (2001) button was made by the incredible artist Cheryl Empson who's father was a known Lucite artist in the mid 20th century. Cheryl's work remains unprecedented in the button world and we were blessed to have her making buttons but unfortunately she appears to no longer be making them. This nicely reverse carved and painted example is crips and clear. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size 18th century engraved pearl with paste pinshank.Here is a nice large pearl from the 18th century in very fine condition. The pearl is engraved with several borders and the outer border is scalloped. The large strass (fine crystal paste) is set in a silver cup and attached to the shank on the back. Nice button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
4 Medium late 19th/early 20th C. silver including a rare crab.This nice lot of hallmarked and Sterling marked buttons includes a RARE pictorial crab button along with a pierced figural and assorted florals. Very nice lot indeed. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 large size late 18th century blue glass background button.This exquisite button is set in metal with a blue glass background to the paste front and paste border. A striking and beautiful example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large 20th century beautiful Arita porcelain button.This Japanese porcelain button from the Arita province in Japan is a very large example and therefore required two shanks to sew it on the garment. The colors and design of this example are striking. The cat is always among those very desirable examples in the Arita buttons. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
30 Medium size 19th/20th century assorted royal uniform button.This lot includes a large assortment of British royal infantry, regiments, intelligence corps. , Army, Air Force and more. Mostly brass and silver along with three nice black dyed horn examples. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 X-Large 19th century deeply carved crane sew thru button.This extra large example shows a crane and scene carved from the same coloration of the base pearl it is attached to. Very fine detail and in incredible condition. Nice example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Small size 19th century cobalt blue glass button.The name Tingue for these specific type of Charm string buttons was derived from the late 19th century US senator with the last name Tingue. This beautiful cobalt example has a very deep blue coloration along with the typical gold and red flashed top. From the collection of the late Shirley case of Missouri Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
8 Large 19th/20th century assorted picture buttons mostly brass.From the collection of Nikki Deal of Missouri, now Washington State. This lot consists of a colorful aluminum with a lady on the moon, a great oval brass with a horse and rider and scene, a fantastic multiple gorses and warriors scene around the circumference of the button and more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large size wood bead bordered pierced brass button.There are only a handful of buttons known that were created utilizing this unusual construction. The moveable carved wood beads on the border are attached together by a brass wire going through the beads around the edge o the button and set in a channel. The center in this example depicts rabbits in a pierced brass design. These are quite desirable and sought after buttons. From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri.. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Medium size 18th century two piece pinshanked button.This18th century copper is a scarce example. The nice engraved border frames the incredibly detailed high relief copper center which is actually a pinshanked piece to the base copper. Very fine and unusual. From the collection of Harry Case of Missouri. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
An extra large size 20th C. realistic ceramic pictorial button.This large realistic shaped detailed turtle is signed AH for Anna Hranovska, a studio artist from the northeast. Her work has become quite popular among collectors and here is a wonderful ceramic example of her work. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
1 Large medium 19th century carved helmet shell button.From the collection of the late Shirley Case who wrote the NBS pearl classification book comes this beautifully pristine cut steel bordered helmet shell carved scenic button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above
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