Gorgeous antique lacey glass buttons. Pressed clear glass image of a stylised peacock - long neck curving round into a spread of feathers. The beak and crest are highlighted with gold lustre but most of the colour is painted on the back - a silvery neck, and the feathers shading from silver to blue. The back is then coated in black to preserve the colours. Four-way metal box shank. There is some flaking to the black paint on the back, leaving a missing patch around 11 o’clock position on each of the buttons as shown in the last photo. But overall fabulous buttons, rare collectable lacey glass, and even rarer to find a figurative subject. Price is per button

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Early flat metal button, made of tombac or some kind of metal alloy. Dates to the late 18th or very early 19th century. It has a delicately engraved pattern in the centre, around a circle of incised dots, the whole surface covered in gilding. Flat back and “alpha” type shank. The gilding is wearing off but enough remains to give an idea of how sparkly and wonderful this button once was.

Size 1.2” (3.1 m)

Pretty vintage/antique button in the form of a flower, the petals made of delicate filigree wire arranged around a central ball. Possibly Swiss silver but unmarked and untested. Loop shank.

Size 1” (2.6 cm)

Set of 6 small Victorian metal buttons, Austrian tiny types. Assorted designs with a combination of gilt metal and blue, includes flowers, scrolls, etc. on various backgrounds. All as shown. Usual domed metal back with metal loop shank. Some age related wear to the backs as shown. Price is for the set of 6

Sizes from 3/8” - 7/16” (0.9 - 1.1 cm)

Antique button, domed shape with enamel foiled daisy on a black background. Possibly enamel on porcelain but difficult to tell as the back is not visible. Surrounded by a pressed metal border with engraved design. This connects the front to a brass back with shallow stud type shank.

Size 13/16” (2.1 cm)

Large vintage/antique pressed brass button, with pierced design of acanthus leaf and flowers on one side, and snakeskin textured on the opposite side. The flower heads each have a cut steel centre, rivetted through the base. One-piece construction with metal loop shank. Large and decorative statement piece. Price is per button

Size 1.4” (3.7 cm)

Vintage white metal button, embellished with clear glass pastes stones, arranged in stepped circles. White metal back and U-shaped shank shank. Looks more bright and sparkly than in the photo

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Small antique button with purple enamel dome and tiny gold flower centre surrounded by gold crescents. This is held in a gilt metal rim, with gilt metal back and loop shank. Sadly there is a small rim chip to the purple (11 o’clock position) but still a very pretty button.

Size 1/2” (1.2 cm)

Pair of antique French sporting buttons showing a huntsman and his dog. The first is inscribed VA DONC (translates as Go on!) and shows the man pointing at his dog, with a hare in the background. The second is inscribed PAUVRE BETE (poor beast) with the huntsman crying into a handkerchief and the dog lying at his feet. A charming and amusing pair of buttons. Thin silver plated on copper. with flat back and stud type shank. Some rubbing to the silver plate so I have not attempted to clean them. Price is for the pair

Size 1.1” (2.9 cm)

Old cream/white glass button, domed shape with incised butterfly highlighted in gold lustre and blue paint, with a brown painted body. Four-way metal box shank is a little squashed but still just useable.

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Large vintage button with black plastic base embellished with a pressed metal floral plaque made of grey metal with buffed silvery details. Metal loop shank.

Size 1.7” (4.2 cm)

Set of 6 vintage/antique mother of pearl dress buttons, smooth rounded shape and creamy iridescence, with swaged in metal loop shank. One button (top right) has a slight flaw as shown. Shanks not perfectly matched but the fronts are very similar. Remounted on card for safer storage and journey. Price is for the set of 6

Size 1/2” (1.2 cm)

Small silver button with stamped image of an Art Nouveau style female head, her flowing hair merging with the wavy lines round the rim. Full English hallmarks: maker’s initials JG, lion for sterling silver, anchor for Birmingham and date letter “d” for 1903.

Size 5/8” (1.6 cm)

Small antique clear glass buttons, cup shape with molded surface around the edge. The back is painted with a black centre and black circle half way up the sides, and shows through to the front. Charming little buttons, probably dating to pre-1914. Price is per button

Size 1/2” (1.2 cm)

Large vintage buttons, solid core covered in black woven fabric. Oval shape. Black painted metal back with hump shank. Price is per button

Size 1.75” (4.4 cm) long

Victorian button with shiny brown celluloid centre pierced by a metal flower motif with rope border, and surrounded by a decorative pressed metal leaf rim. Black painted metal back with metal loop shank. (The pressed metal looks more coppery in colour than the brass shown in the photo)

Size 1.2” (3.1 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