Large Victorian picture button, showing a legendary pelican bird who is feeding her young with drops of her own blood. The bird is depicted in a stylised heraldic form - an image used in religious or heraldic settings as a symbol of sacrifice. Stamped brass image with a dark stained background. Black painted metal back and loop shank. (Ref BBB Plate 134.5)

Size 1.6” (3.8 cm)