18th century Passementerie button or trim, with a domed back and flat front. The wooden core is wound in linen thread (or possibly covered in linen fabric?), under a pressed foiled top which is pierced to show tiny pink foil crescents, and embroidered with metallic purled thread and sequins. Secured with coarse linen stitches across the back. The colour of the silvered foiled top is somewhat tarnished and darker than it once was - but still a wonderful and rare collectable, over 200 years old

Size 3/4” (1.9 cm)

Victorian sporting button, stamped brass, depicting a running or hunting dog, below a cloudy sky. Two part construction, hollow inside, and with air holes on the back. Loop shank. Price is per button

Size 15/16” (2.4 cm)

Vintage/antique fabric covered button, with a yellow flower embroidered by machine, onto cream fabric. This type of button is typical of those made by J&J Cash in the 20th century but not marked. Metal back and pad shank.

Size 3/4” (1.9 cm)

Small black glass button, shaped in the form of an oyster shell with the part rough rim highlighted in gold lustre, and a tiny shiny black glass ball to form the “pearl”. Domed black glass back and metal shank secured with metal backplate. An amusing little button

Size 7/16” (1.1 cm)

Stamped and pierced silver buttons, depicting a lady in Edwardian dress. She appears to be being chased by geese and she is fending them off with her umbrella. Loop shank. There are five of these available and 3 of them are stamped 925 on the shank and all of them are stamped STERLING on the front. Price is per button. Attractive pictoral collectables.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Vintage button made of antler horn or bone, decorated with a metal escutcheon of a stag’s head and oak leaves, attached to a pin shank and loop on the back. There are two similar buttons, being listed separately. This listing is for the one on the right below.

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm)

Small antique ball button, covered in cream fabric and hand embroidered with a cream and green cross on the top, and pink knots round the side. Gathered threads at the back.

Size 1.2” (1.2 cm)

Set of 6 very small mother of pearl buttons, brown tone - probably dyed but retaining a pretty iridescence. Humped back with tunnel shank. Price is for a set of 6.

Size 3/8” (0.9 cm)

Large, antique portrait button with lithograph image of a young lady in 18th century costume, with flowers in her hair. The portrait is covered with a flat glass shield, and mounted on a pierced and molded brass back which extends to form a decorative border. Metal loop shank Probably dates to around 1900, and a very pretty collectable.

Size 1.4” (3.5 cm)

Large “Victorian celluloid” type button. This one has a domed celluloid centre, stencilled with a pretty flower design, surrounded by an elaborate pierced metal border, claw-set with clear glass paste stones. Metal back and loop shank.

Size 1.2” (3.2 cm) but sticks in the largest loop so NBS large size

Antique button, black wound floss over a solid wood core, and covered with a worked embroidered or crochet star, with a crochet rim. Gathered at the back with linen thread forming a threadback. Several techniques used to make this button.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Half a buckle - large shiny dark blue square (or diamond shape) embellished with a fancy pressed metal disc of flowers, scrolls, and foliage. Plain matt dark blue on the back with a metal hook in one corner and sewing holes piercing the other 3 corners. Shame its only half a buckle but still an attractive item which I hope someone can find a use for.

Size 2.1” (5.3 cm) square

Small antique silver button, depicting a female head in the Art Nouveau style. Flat back and lop shank. Full English hallmarks: maker’s initials R&W, anchor for Birmingham Assay office, lion for sterling silver and date letter “c” for 1902.

Size 9/16” (1.4 cm)

Vintage pressed white metal button, decorated with paste stones. Domed shape. Metal loop shank. Looks more sparkly than in the photos.

Size 1” (2.5 cm)

Late vintage, hand-made button, with a flower in pastel colours embroidered on cream fabric and embellished with a rim of coloured glass beads. Gathered on the back.

Size 1.25” (3.2 cm)

Vintage black glass lustre, with molded interlocking cogs design, highlighted with an iridescent pink-gold lustre. Plain glass back and self shank.

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm)

Antique “Golden Age” gilt metal buttons with handsome chased gilt design. Two-part construction with brass back and loop shank. Backstamped: G & W BOGGETT & CO, LONDON. Some also have ST MARTINS LANE around the shank but on some this is not clear. Price is per button

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)