Antique, enamel plaque, claw set in gilt metal button. Painted image of a young girl in 18th century costume and holding a bird(?), in a rural landscape. Gilt metal rim embellished with individual cut steels rivetted through the base. Gilt metal back and loop shank. Charming collectable, and in lovely condition

Size 1” (2.6 cm)

Small, vintage/antique paste buttons, with claw set paste stones arranged in a flower design. Brass back and loop shank. Perfect for collectors or adding a unique accent to garments. Price is per button.

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Large Victorian celluloid button, pierced pattern of “stick-ups” with decorative gilt metal leaves and border of trefoils. The celluloid shades from brown to cream. Black painted metal back with metal loop shank.

Size 1.25” (3.2 cm) but sticks in the largest loop so NBS large size

Antique pressed and pierced steel button with flower centre and loop design. Flat back with thick loop shank. Some age related wear to the back

Size 13/16” (2 cm)

Antique silver buttons, showing a winged cherub bestowing a kiss, surrounded by elaborate rococo scroll border. Full English hallmarks on the back (disguised behind one of the scrolls), very small but still legible: maker’s initials L&S, anchor for Birmingham, lion for sterling silver and date letter “c” for 1902. Buttons could do with a gentle polish if you prefer your silver shiny but otherwise in good vintage condition. Price is per button. Charming collectables.

Size 15/16” (2.4 cm)

Vintage Art Deco buttons with 4 layers of laminated casein in dark brown and white, cut away to reveal the geometric design. Two sewing holes. Price is per button. Stylish vintage

Size 1.1” (2.8 cm)

Vintage advertising button in white metal with painted enamel image of a Dunlop tyre and the Union Jack flag, surrounded by the wording FORT DUNLOP. This was the name of the original tyre factory and main office of Dunlop Rubber, in Birmingham, England, established in 1917 to meet the increase in demand for tyres during the first World War and afterwards to service the growing mother trade. The company eventually declined, due to foreign competition, and was sold in the 1980’s . After remaining derelict for 20 years, the site was redeveloped in the 21st century for industrial, office, and hotel use and still bears the large blue lit sign FORT DUNLOP on its roof. So a very interesting little button with a lot of history behind it!

Size 3/4” (1.9 cm)

Set of small vintage/antique mother of pearl buttons, flattened ball shape with swaged in metal loop shank. Possibly small dress buttons, or could have been for baby clothes. Charming little set - price is for the set of 5

Size 3/8” (0.9 cm)

Antique stud button, showing a scene from the Comedia dell’Arte: the doctor administering an enema to Pantalon. Stamped brass in high relief, hollow with air holes in the flat back, and stud type shank. Originally one of a pair (the other showing the after effects) but this is the single button only. Amusing collectable

Size 1.1” (3 cm)

Vintage/antique picture button, stamped brass with intricate design of an arrow-tailed dragon, surrounded by pressed flower border. Slight purple tint to the textured background. Two-part construction with metal back and loop shank. Vintage condition with some rust showing on the back. Priced accordingly

Size 1.4” (3.5 cm)

Antique “Golden Age” buttons with burnished gilt, molded floral design. Two-part construction with brass back and thick loop shank. Backstamped: DOUGHTY & CO, ST. MARTIN’S LANE LONDON. Price is per button

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Set of small, vintage buttons, pierced gilt metal with flowers and leaves with traces of a silvery finish. One-piece construction with metal loop shank. Price is for the set of 7

Size 9/16” (1.4 cm)

Tinted celluloid from the 1930’s, depicting an aeroplane - Art Deco symbol of speed and modernity in this relatively new form of transport. Applied celluloid hump shank. Slight wear to the shank as shown, but great vintage character.

Size 1.3” (3.3 cm)

Vintage/antique mother of pearl button, pinky-brown iridescent colour, inlaid with clear glass paste stones in a circle round the edge. The pearl is held in a gilt metal rim, creating a drum shape. Gilt metal back and small applied backplate and loop shank. Probably a replacement shank and priced accordingly, but still a very pretty button..

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Very small, vintage black glass buttons, with molded image of a butterfly. One-piece construction with self shank. Price is per button

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Small Victorian metal buttons, Austrian tiny type. These ones have a pressed metal scroll and leaf motif over a dark painted metal background. Pressed metal rim and usual domed, black painted, metal back with loop shank. Price is per button.

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Vintage paperweight glass button, with millefore coloured rods set under a clear glass dome, over a green glass back. Metal look shank is inserted directly into the glass.

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm)