Gorgeous large silk buttons, with a solid core covered in cream silk and hand embroidered with a bunch of yellow flowers. The back is gathered and then covered with a neatly sewn silk panel. Probably made for someone’s trousseau in the early 20th century, possibly earlier. Large size and just beautiful! Price is per button

Size 2.1” (5.4 cm)

Set of 3 small antique stud buttons, or dress studs. Decorated with pale blue and white champleve enamel panels. Brass backs and fixed stud type shanks. Price is for the set of 3. Very pretty

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Vintage glass button, chunky clear glass with stamped design of deeply incised curves inside a square. Textured back covered in gold lustre which reflects light through the glass. Metal back plate and loop shank. Bimini type but no back mark. Price is per button

Size 1.2” (3 cm)

Vintage green buttons, some kind of early plastic - probably casein. These are cylinder shape with rounded ends, and a frill around the waist, with one petal of the frill pierced to form the shank. Unusual and stylish vintage. Price is per button

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm) long or 3/4” (1.9 cm) diameter at widest

Set of 4 small antique dress studs, white metal wheel shape embellished with tiny paste stones. Folding stud stank - the two sides fold up so you can push through a button hole, and fold down to hold in place. They come packed in a small (new) gift box to keep them safe. Probably dating to the early 20th century and very nice quality. Price is for the box of 4.

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Victorian picture button showing a child at an open window, surrounded by flowers. Stamped and pierced brass, tinted red, over a darker metal background. Black painted metal back and loop shank. Charming collectable.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Small antique green fabric covered button. Domed shape with five sloping sides. The round centre is covered in woven silk and the sides in the same silk but textured or embroidered in French knots. Metal back and pad shank.

Size 9/16” (1.4 cm)

Set of 8 small black glass buttons, with facetted striped centre, surrounded by molded rim highlighted with gold lustre. Self shank. Mid 20th century vintage. Price is for the set of 8

Size 1/2” (1.2 cm)

Small silver buttons, pierced and stamped Art Nouveau design of carnation flowers and swirl of leaves. Full English hallmarks: maker’s initials R&W, anchor for Birmingham, lion for sterling silver and date letter “c” for 1902. Price is per button

Size 5/8” (1.6 cm)

Add a touch of regal history to your collection with this large vintage button featuring a stunning royal coat of arms. The lion and unicorn supporting the crowned shield is in the form of a brass escutcheon laid over a brass background. Black painted metal back with loop shank. A statement piece with timeless appeal.

Size 1.7” (4.5 cm)

Vintage buttons with solid core covered in fabric, woven with the Union Jack flag. Metal back and pad shank. Probably made at the time of the 1953 Coronation. A little faded but still fun. Price is per button

Size 13/16” (2.1 cm)

Vintage buttons, with shimmering iridescent mother of pearl (or similar shell) centre, held in a plain brass rim. Grey metal back and metal loop shank. Price is per button

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm)

Small vintage/antique dress button, decorated with turquoise and white basse taille enamel, on silver. Flat back and loop shank. Backstamped: STERLING SILVER.

Size 9/16” (1.5 cm)

Vintage ceramic button, plain design covered with a lovely shiny blue glaze. Partly unglazed back showing the red clay body. Metal loop shank inserted directly into the clay.

Size 15/16” (2.4 cm)

Antique button with mother of pearl centre, secured with a cut steel boss in the middle. Surrounded by a brass border with molded plaited rope design. Black painted metal back and loop shank

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Small vintage glass buttons, brown and amber stripes imitating tortoiseshell, with molded curved scrolly pattern down the centre. Self shank. Price is per button

Size 1/2” (1.3 cm)

Pretty enamel portrait of a lady in a large hat with pink foiled rim. She wears a dress with turquoise foiled sleeve. The enamel plaque is claw-set on a dark grey metal base, with a pierced rim embellished with cut steels. Flat back and U-shaped shank. Very pretty collectibles. Price is per button. One has a slight flaw on the sleeve and is listed separately. This listing is for the one on the right in the 2nd photo.

Size 1.1” (2.8 cm)