Wonderful mixed lot of antique and vintage metal buttons featuring a wide variety of designs, finishes, and sizes including 6 stud buttons. This collection includes brass-tone, silver-tone, steel, and darkened metal buttons with decorative floral, geometric, military, heraldic, and Victorian-inspired motifs. Few plastic and even couple glass may be mixed in.

Many appear to date from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Most are shank-back with few sew-through styles. Several ornate examples that would be excellent for button collectors, jewelry makers, sewing projects, costume restoration, or mixed-media art. Also included are a couple lapel pins including WII Honorable Discharge "Ruptured Duck" Lapel Pin. 

Features:

  • Large mixed lot of approximately 70+ buttons
  • Brass, steel, and other metal compositions
  • Assorted sizes and patterns
  • Floral, military, star, crest, and geometric designs
  • Some antique Victorian and early 20th-century examples
  • Includes a few buttons showing age-related wear, patina, and rust consistent with age
  • Sold as found and as pictured

Please review all photos carefully as they form an important part of the description.

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* Most vintage and antique items are used and have been in storage for a number of years.  I try to describe all flaws noted, but a minor issue that will not affect the use of item may be missed.   Please check over images and always glad to answer any questions.