Pair of Victorian solitaire buttons, with detachable shank which is released with a spring mechanism. The tops have an incised triskelion or three-legged symbol. This has been the symbol of the Ise of Man since the 13th century, but also has ancient Greek and Celtic roots. Today it has wider connotations - the triplicity symbolising, for example, the interconnectedness of past, present and future, or of mind, body and spirit. So an interesting pair of buttons, backstamped: WESTS PATENT with the GW trademark monogram. Price is for the pair

Size 3/4” (1.9 cm)

Larve vintage button, with painted and pressed pattern of a large colourful pagoda (or tree?) in the centre, rainbow clouds or treees alongside, and what looks like Chinese characters in the background. One-piece construction in a domed shape, with metal loop shank.

Size 1.75” (4.7 cm)

Large ceramic button with raised image of a galloping pony, covered in a rich treacly brown glaze. Seven-sided shape with flat back and double metal shank. Slight wear at the corners and a chip on the back rim, but an interesting large button

Size 1.75” (4.5 cm)

Vintage mother of pearl coat button with simple carved pattern and pie crust edge, iridescent smokey pearl colour. Natural dark shell back and 4 sewing holes.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Antique enamel button, decorated in turquoise enamel shading to white in the centre, the panels separated by gilt metal scrolls, leaves and a shamrock. Gilt metal back and loop shank. Backstampd E.M. PARIS. Very nice quality

Size 1.1”(2.7 cm)

Vintage button with realistic carved elephant mounted on a green background. Both the cream elephant and green button are some kind of early plastic. (Actual colour of the green was somewhere between the 2 photos). Flat back and metal loop shank.

Size 1.1 (2.8 cm)

Set of vintage/antique mother of pearl dress buttons and cuff links. The buttons are nice quality but quite plain, with swaged in metal shanks, and accompanying fixing rings. The cufflinks each have a pair of oval pearl buttons with pin shanks, joined by a short chain. The set is mounted on card for safer journey and storage. Price is for the set as shown

Button size 1/2” (1.2 cm)

Antique glass waistcoat ball buttons, black glass with white strip across the top. Small metal backplate and metal loop shank.

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Vintage/antique stud button inlaid with pearl chips forming a house raised up on lines, above a dotted road, with 3 incised trees to the left. It has a metal stud shank, which folds up to be inserted through a buttonhole, and folds down to hold the button in place. Charming collectable

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Vintage unusual green buttons, some kind of early plastic in translucent green, extruded and formed into a figure of eight. No actual shank but you would use the cross-over to attach to fabric. Price is per button

Size 15/16” (2.4 cm)

Original card of small blue glass buttons, decorated with incised stripes highlighted with yellow paint. Self shank. Card is printed with an Art Deco style border and an industrial motif at the top - so probably made in 1920’s/30’s. Card is a bit grubby with age, and torn at one corner. but buttons look ok. Price is for the card of 24 buttons.

Button size 3/8” (1 cm)

Vintage white metal button, set with clear glass paste stones. Stones look slightly yellowish but this may be from old glue underneath. Quite thick metal, pierced design with metal shank.

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Small vintage/antique glass ball buttons, with black spots inside green glass which is backed by a green foiled section at the base, which reflects the light. Small backplate and metal loop shank. Price is per button

Size 3/8” (0.9 cm)

Original card of small glass buttons, translucent amber colour, with molded facetted square centre surrounded by a border of scrolls highlighted with gold lustre. Self shank. Card is printed SUPERIOR QUALITY and MADE IN CZECJOSLOVAKIA so probably made in 1920’s/30’s. Card is a bit grubby with age but buttons look ok. Price is for the card of 24 buttons.

Button size 5/16” (0.7 cm) - dimi size

Set of 6 vintage blue glass buttons, hexagonal shape, with self shank. Molded scallop round the edge and spiral curve towards a pointed centre. Very pretty. Price is for the set of 6

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Set of 3 vintage/antique black glass buttons with incised pattern in the flat top. Small metal backplate and loop shank. A few slight signs of wear commensurate with age. Price is for the set of 3.

Size 5/8” (1.6 cm)

Vintage grey metal buttons, rounded cone shape, with alternate panels painted blue. Hollow, with air holes in the flat back, and metal loop shank. Slight wear to some of the blue paint. Price is per button

Size 9/16” (1.4 cm) diameter