Pair of large antique picture buttons, relating to the Franco-Prussian war (1870). One is inscribed 'Au Revoir’ and shows a woman weeping as her husband departs, the signpost points to Prussia and France. The other button is inscribed ‘Nix Tric Trac' and shows a woman who is obviously refusing the Prussian soldier's advances by giving him the elbow. Both are silver plated on brass, with brass back and stud type shanks. Some rubbing to the plating but otherwise good vintage condition, and a very interesting pair of subject buttons. Price is for the pair

Size 1.3” (3.3 cm)