Pair of antique buttons, with mosaic image of a bird, set in a gilt metal ship’s wheel border. This is a mirror image pair - with the birds facing each other, and surrounded by fruit and flowers, made of tiny pieces of coloured glass in a black background. Gilt metal backs and crescent shape stud shanks fixed to the backs. One of the shanks is slightly bent, otherwise in good vintage condition. A charming and unusual collectable set. Price is for the pair

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Pair of vintage gilt metal cuff links with raised image of a sporting dog on a textured background, octagonal shape, with a red stained rim. When in use, each pair of dogs clips together with a snap fastening on the back (see photo 3). When not in use, they clip to the opposite sides of the snap fastenings, fixed to a black velvet square. This velvet mat then fits into what I think is the original box, printed with a gold line on the top. Box is in vintage condition, worn at the edges and with sellotape repairs to the corners, but it has kept the cuff buttons in good condition all these years.

Cuff link size 9/16” (1.4 cm)

Interesting old bronze coloured metal button, with incised image of a ship which has a rivetted hull, funnels for steam, as well as masts for sails. Two-part construction with metal back and loop shank. The button is in vintage condition as shown, but such an interesting image!

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Pair of antique black silk buttons, domed shape covered in woven chequered fabric. Metal back and pad shank. Backstamped VIKTORIA. The two buttons are joined together with a thick worked shank, as shown. You could cut this to make two separate buttons, but I have left as found.

Size 13/16” (2.1 cm)

Victorian picture buttons with pierced image of two children sitting on a fence under an umbrella - a Kate Greenaway illustration known as “Summer”. The metal image has traces of silver plating, mostly rubbed, and is rivetted to a flat base which has a green shiny (foiled?) background, a gilt metal back, and loop shank. Price is per button. Very pretty and collectable

Size 1” (2.6 cm)

Vintage metal button with raised image of a space rocket among stars, over partial view of the earth(?). Two-part construction with metal back and loop shank. Probably once mass produced in the 1950’s/60’s, but now quite a rare collectable.

Size 1” (2.5 cm)

Small vintage/antique buttons, covered in cream woven fabric over a solid core, embellished with hand embroidered flower design in two shades of blue. Fabric is gathered on the back. Price is per button

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Small vintage ceramic button, curved rectangle shape, with a dark pink glaze and darker swirl on the top. Self shank.

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm) long

Very small glass ball buttons, with swirls of pink and green inside the glass forming stylised pink roses. Possibly made in two halves with the backs in plain blue glass. Four-way metal box shank. Probably early 20th century, and very pretty. Price is per button

Size 5/16” (0.7 cm)

Small chunky clear glass buttons, with stamped oval shape and raised centre, highlighted with gold lustre. The flat back is also coated with gold lustre which reflects light through the glass. Small metal backplate and loop shank. Bimini type but no mark. Price is per button

Size 5/8” (1.6 cm) long

Antique “Golden Age” gilt brass button, domed shape with raised image of vine leaves on a finely textured background. one-piece construction with thick metal loop shank. Backstamped: JENNENS & Co, LONDON indicating a date of pre 1912 I don’t know if the back needs cleaning or if dark colour is intentional, but I have left as found.

Size 13/16” (2.1 cm)

Vintage caramel glass button, molded trefoil pattern, outlined in red, with the centre of each petal highlighted with gold lustre scroll. Flat back and self shank

Size 1.1” (2.8 cm)

Large Victorian picture button, with stamped brass image in high relief, showing three horses and jockeys riding neck and neck, just reaching the winning post. Well modelled mage, with traces of silver plating. Brass rim and back, with stud type shank. Large size and nice quality.

Size 1.3” (3.3 cm)

Small vintage glass button, pale caramel colour, molded in the shape of an elephant, the details highlighted with silver lustre. Self shank

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm) wide

Small antique glass waistcoat button, pale grey-brown colour with a flat top and feathered white swirls inside the glass. Charm string type with domed back, metal back plate and metal loop shank.

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Vintage thin gilt metal button, cut out in the realistic shape of a toadstool. Metal loop shank.

Size 3/4” (1.9 cm) tall

Small Victorian picture button with tinted and pressed brass image of a winged cherub holding a bow and arrow, suspended above a garland of flowers. Brass rim and black painted metal back with loop shank.

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm)