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)