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LOT 94 : LOT of TRANSFER DECORATED PORCELAIN BUTTON DISCS and OVALS. Various sizes and designs including portraits, courting scenes and flowers. 16 small, 13 medium, 12 large. Largest 1 3/4. Poor-excellent. $103.50.

LOT of TRANSFER DECORATED PORCELAIN BUTTON DISCS and OVALS. Various si ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 12:00pm PST

Lot 1 : CAT WITH LIZARD BUTTON. Large stamped and pierced brass depicting cat stalking lizard on brick wall beneath flowers in fine detail. 1 5/8. Excellent. $60.00

CAT WITH LIZARD BUTTON. Large stamped and pierced brass depicting cat ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 8:47am PST

LOT 2 : FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All large, consisting of a pair with leaf and twig decoration (missing cut steel or paste sets), pierced with floral enamel and cut steel "S" scroll, one gilt and blue having scrolls with paste sets. 1 3/8. Good-excellent. $172.50

FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All large, consisting of a pair with leaf ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:18am PST

LOT 3 : THREE HIGH RELIEF ROOSTER BUTTONS. Extra large copper 1-piece diamond shape within two crimped rings, having applied full rooster. Two large brass: One convex with full rooster. One ring with rooster head. 1 1/2 - 2 3/8. Good-excellent. $195.50

THREE HIGH RELIEF ROOSTER BUTTONS. Extra large copper 1-piece diamond ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:11am PST

LOT 4 : THE LITTLE COLONEL BUTTON. Large 1-piece brass etched with brick wall and arch, with applied relief of little girl in military dress, based on the character by Anne Fellows Johnston. 1 7/16. Very good. $46.00

THE LITTLE COLONEL BUTTON. Large 1-piece brass etched with brick wall ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 9:08am PST

LOT 5 : TWO PAIR ENAMELED BRASS STUDS. Both medium having painted floral reserve within a decorative border. Together with a single similar stud. 7/8 - 15/16. Excellent. $0.00

TWO PAIR ENAMELED BRASS STUDS. Both medium having painted floral reser ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:31am PST

LOT 6 : MADONNA and CHILD BUTTON. Large 1-piece stamped brass depicting Raphael's Sistine Chapel Madonna and child on stippled ground within a border of putti masks and stars. 1 7/16. Excellent. $46.00

MADONNA and CHILD BUTTON. Large 1-piece stamped brass depicting Raphae ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 9:39am PST

LOT 7 : PAIR of LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT BUTTONS. Large brass 2-piece stamped and pierced buttons, each having a different small portrait of a lady beneath clear celluloid. 1 3/8. (Minor oxidation) very good. $46.00

PAIR of LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT BUTTONS. Large brass 2-piece stamped and p ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:00pm PST

CHILDREN PULLING HAIR BUTTON. Large 2-piece having cutout brass relief ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2010 11:50am PST

LOT 9 : GREEN ENAMEL and PASTE BUTTON. Extra large brass having two concentric basse-taille rings surrounded by clear claw set paste jewels. 1 3/4. Excellent. $126.50

GREEN ENAMEL and PASTE BUTTON. Extra large brass having two concentric ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:16am PST

LOT 10 : SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK BUTTON. Extra large 2-piece stamped brass scene of skaters framed by trees having buildings in background, all within a wreath border, based on a Currier & Ives print. 1 7/8. Excellent. $287.50

SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK BUTTON. Extra large 2-piece stamped brass scen ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 8:58am PST

LOT 11 : HIGH RELIEF ST. BERNARD BUTTON. Large silvered brass 1-piece plain flat having shank mounted dog's head. 1 5/8. (Silver worn) very good. $57.50

HIGH RELIEF ST. BERNARD BUTTON. Large silvered brass 1-piece plain fla ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:09am PST

LOT 12 : TWO IVOROID COCKFIGHT BUTTONS. Large stamped and tinted, riveted to flat brass back with circle of brass tacks: One tinted black, one khaki. Together with two medium identical buttons in khaki. 1 1/2 and 3/4. Good-excellent. $1,380.00

TWO IVOROID COCKFIGHT BUTTONS. Large stamped and tinted, riveted to fl ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:43am PST

LOT 13 : INDIAN HUNTER BUTTON. Large 2-piece stamped brass based on Benjamin West's painting "The Death of General Wolf". 1 1/2. (Minor scratch on background) very good. $57.50

INDIAN HUNTER BUTTON. Large 2-piece stamped brass based on Benjamin We ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:12pm PST

THREE TRANSFER DECORATED CERAMIC BUTTONS. Large flat disc having poly ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:55pm PST

LOT 14 : LARGE UNUSUAL SHAPE MOLDED BLACK HORN BUTTON. Chamfered thick rectangular back plate with applied oval molded cartouche having a high relief of two birds in a landscape. 1 9/16 x 2 1/4. (Back cracked along wire loop shank) front excellent. $115.00.

LARGE UNUSUAL SHAPE MOLDED BLACK HORN BUTTON. Chamfered thick rectangu ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:21pm PST

LOT 27 : CARTOUCHE FORM ART NOUVEAU BUTTON. Oversized 1-piece tinted stamped brass having central oval with relief of young woman looking into a hand mirror within a floral border. 2 x 2 1/2. Excellent. $138.00.

CARTOUCHE FORM ART NOUVEAU BUTTON. Oversized 1-piece tinted stamped br ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:53pm PST

LOT 15 : ESMERALDA and HER DANCING GOAT BUTTON. Large, finely detailed silvered brass, applied to a flat textured brass disc. 1 1/2. Excellent. $46.00.

ESMERALDA and HER DANCING GOAT BUTTON. Large, finely detailed silvered ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:52am PST

LOT 18 : EIGHT ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All medium, including two square lobed, one hexagonal, three pierced, two with cut steel sets, one calico transfer. Good-excellent. $218.50.

EIGHT ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All medium, including two square lobed, ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:15pm PST

LOT 28 : TWO HALLMARKED CAST STERLING SILVER ART NOUVEAU BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece, each with the head of a young woman within an irregular shaped floral border and having hallmarks, "925" and the French "RF" import mark. 1 inch. Excellent. $115.00.

TWO HALLMARKED CAST STERLING SILVER ART NOUVEAU BUTTONS. Medium 1-piec ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:52pm PST

LOT 19 : FOUR BUTTONS with INSECTS. Three medium: One black abalone having a brass fly escutcheon tinted with red and black. Stamped aluminum with gilt high relief spider on web. Stamped brass having ladybug surrounded by five etched tiny stars. Large brass with fly escutcheon. 1 - 1 5/16. Good-excellent. $126.50.

FOUR BUTTONS with INSECTS. Three medium: One black abalone having a br ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:19pm PST

LOT 16 : FIVE PAIR ENAMELED BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece in gilt brass or silvered metal including two pierced, one of which has steel sets. 15/16 - 1 1/4. Good-excellent. $184.00.

FIVE PAIR ENAMELED BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece in gilt brass or silvered m ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:08pm PST

LOT 20 : RARE and UNUSUAL STAMPED METAL GOLFER BUTTON. Large size having white metal swinging golfer in landscape center medallion, surrounded by a flat ring of steel or tin with rolled reticulated leaf and circle border. 1 1/2.Good. $138.00.

RARE and UNUSUAL STAMPED METAL GOLFER BUTTON. Large size having white ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:18pm PST

LOT 21 : PAIR of VERY FINE SATSUMA BUTTONS. Medium, having cobalt border surrounding floral and hummingbird design, marked on verso with Satsuma mon in red. 7/8 inch. Excellent. $103.50

PAIR of VERY FINE SATSUMA BUTTONS. Medium, having cobalt border surrou ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:22pm PST

LOT 29 : HERCULES and THE BULL of CRETE BUTTON. Extra large 1-piece stamped brass with copper finish. 2 inches. Excellent. $287.50

HERCULES and THE BULL of CRETE BUTTON. Extra large 1-piece stamped bra ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:44am PST

LOT 30 : UNUSUAL BRASS and GLASS "CORN" BUTTON. Stamped brass foliage enclosing a milk glass ear of corn. 1 5/8 x 1 7/16. Excellent. $460.00.

UNUSUAL BRASS and GLASS "CORN" BUTTON. Stamped brass foliage enclosing ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:23am PST

LOT 22 : FOUR HIGH RELIEF OWL HEAD STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Three large including one celluloid head with green jewel eyes on stamped and pierced round, one medium. 1 1/8 - 1 5/8. Good-excellent. $207.00.

FOUR HIGH RELIEF OWL HEAD STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Three large including ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:07pm PST

LOT 17 : THREE PEARL BUTTONS with BRASS ESCUTCHEONS. All large: One incised diamond shape with salamander on leaf. Two round black abalone, one with two women wearing sabots (chip on back edge), one with Neptune. 1 1/2 and 2 3/8 x 2 1/2 inches. Good-excellent.
$184.00.

THREE PEARL BUTTONS with BRASS ESCUTCHEONS. All large: One incised dia ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:11pm PST

LOT 23 : TWO CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL ON BRASS ROOSTER BUTTONS. One large 2-piece tinted brass, 1 3/8. One small 1-piece. Both having identical image of rooster in red, pink, black, white and green. 5/8. Excellent. $184.00.

TWO CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL ON BRASS ROOSTER BUTTONS. One large 2-piece tinte ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:23pm PST

LOT 24 : WEDGWOOD STYLE JASPERWARE BUTTON. Oval ceramic having white cherub picking apples on blue ground, set on a brass filigree diamond, the corners wrapped around the oval, loop shank mounted on bar at back. 1 1/2 x 2. (Ceramic slightly soiled, two dark spots on back brass) good. $103.50.

WEDGWOOD STYLE JASPERWARE BUTTON. Oval ceramic having white cherub pic ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:55pm PST

LOT 31 : SILVERED and ENAMELED PORTRAIT BUTTON. Large with four floral bordered blue lobes, white central reserve having silvered portrait of young woman with upswept hair in high relief. 1 1/4. Excellent. $184.00.

SILVERED and ENAMELED PORTRAIT BUTTON. Large with four floral bordered ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:46pm PST

LOT 35 : FAIRY PAINTING a PEACOCK BUTTON. Large 1-piece stamped brass Art Nouveau relief of seated fairy with paintbrush and palette coloring a peacock perched on a column. 1 3/8. Excellent. $230.00.

FAIRY PAINTING a PEACOCK BUTTON. Large 1-piece stamped brass Art Nouve ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:58am PST

THREE DOG HEAD BUTTONS. All medium: Brass profile escutcheon and loop ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:45am PST

LOT 36 : FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium, all with cut steel sets, three pierced, two with blue foil flower shaped paillon in center. 1 1/8. (Some steels oxidized) good. $126.50

FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium, all with cut steel sets, three pi ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:23pm PST

LOT 34 : SET of SIX ENGLISH STERLING SILVER BUTTONS, 1901. Medium 1-piece in relief depicting dancing lady and gentleman in 18th C costume, bearing Chester, import and "BM" maker's mark. 15/16. Excellent. $149.50.

SET of SIX ENGLISH STERLING SILVER BUTTONS, 1901. Medium 1-piece in re ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:56am PST

LOT 37 : STATUE of LIBERTY BUTTON. Large 2-piece stamped brass, tinted black, with pierced gadrooned border. 1 7/16. Excellent. $184.00.

STATUE of LIBERTY BUTTON. Large 2-piece stamped brass, tinted black, w ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:24pm PST

LOT 38 : TRANSFER on PROCELAIN BUTTON with SKATERS. Large with colored image on gold ground, back painted black, porcelain loop shank, winter scene from set of the four seasons. 1 1/4. Excellent. $195.50.

TRANSFER on PROCELAIN BUTTON with SKATERS. Large with colored image on ...

Updated: Aug 02, 2010 10:48am PST

LOT 39 : PIED PIPER of HAMLIN BUTTON. Large stamped brass 2-piece with relief of piper with rats at riverside. 1 7/8. (Small spot of wear to back) otherwise excellent. $11.50.

PIED PIPER of HAMLIN BUTTON. Large stamped brass 2-piece with relief o ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:45am PST

AFRICAN WOMAN'S HEAD BUTTON. Large silvered metal profile of young wom ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:53am PST

SHELL BUTTON with TRANSFER PORTRAIT MOUNT. Large purple- blue shell, r ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 3:00pm PST

LOT 42 : TWO FIGURAL IVOROID BUTTONS. Both large 2-part with rolled decorative brass rim: One "Immo and Hildegarde" from the story by Gustave Freytag, tinted black, (small dent in back of rim). One "Victorian Girl", tinted caramel with braided rim. 1 3/8. Good-excellent. $195.50

TWO FIGURAL IVOROID BUTTONS. Both large 2-part with rolled decorative ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:47am PST

LOT 43 : BRASS ROOSTER BUTTON. Large high relief stamped brass with rooster head having cut steel eye and comb sets, with cut steel border. 2 1/8. (Eye set rusted) otherwise excellent. $161.00.

BRASS ROOSTER BUTTON. Large high relief stamped brass with rooster hea ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:35am PST

LOT 44 : LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT BUTTON. Large 2-piece brass with lithograph bust of Count Fersen under clear celluloid in a stamped and pierced brass frame. 1 3/8. Excellent. $23.00.

LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT BUTTON. Large 2-piece brass with lithograph bust o ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:19pm PST

LOT 45 : CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTON. Large sew through depicting woman in bustle dress, archway with foliage and buildings. 1 7/16. Excellent. $184.00.

CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTON. Large sew through depicting woman in bustle ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:36am PST

LOT 46 : TWELVE LUSTERED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS. Large and medium, mostly silvered, one copper finish. Together with eight black glass buttons. Mounted on a card. (Some silver loss) fair-excellent. $53.00.

TWELVE LUSTERED BLACK GLASS BUTTONS. Large and medium, mostly silvered ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:58pm PST

LOT 47 : SET of SEVEN TRANSFER on CERAMIC BUTTONS with HEADS. Small brass buttons having white ceramic decorated with different male and female classical heads in black. 3/4 inch. Excellent. $149.50.

SET of SEVEN TRANSFER on CERAMIC BUTTONS with HEADS. Small brass butto ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:16pm PST

EIGHT ENAMEL on BRASS BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece pierced floral designs, ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:54pm PST

LOT 49 : SET of SIX LITHOGRAPH LADIES' PORTRAITS MOUNTED on BRASS SLIDES. Each set under clear celluloid on a brass coin edged round mounted on a scalloped and stamped brass plate having opening for a ribbon on each side. Portraits 3/4 inch. Overall 1 3/4. (Some oxidation to brass) good. $80.50.

SET of SIX LITHOGRAPH LADIES' PORTRAITS MOUNTED on BRASS SLIDES. Each ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:58pm PST

RARE JENNY LIND BUTTON SET. Three medium convex 1-piece buttons with p ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:13pm PST

LOT 51 : SIX SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR ERA STATE SEAL BUTTONS. Set of medium gilt brass 2-piece with border having "S" and "C" on lined field with four fruits on tree and motto misspelled, back marked "Van Wart . Son & Co." with star. Albert SC16A. 7/8 inch. Excellent. $316.25.

SIX SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR ERA STATE SEAL BUTTONS. Set of medium gil ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:36am PST

THREE SOUTHERN STATE MILITIA GILT BRASS BUTTONS. Medium convex 2-piece ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2010 10:18am PST

LOT 53 : CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BRASS and STEEL BUTTON. Medium 2-piece with plain convex brass front having plain "I", plain steel back. 7/8. (Light pitting, wear) good. $402.50.

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BRASS and STEEL BUTTON. Medium 2-piece with plain ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:47pm PST

LOT 54 : CONFEDERATE RIFLES BRASS BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex with German "R" on plain ground, reverse marked "Van Wart Son & Co." 7/8. (Minor darkened spots) excellent. $345.00.

CONFEDERATE RIFLES BRASS BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex with German "R" ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:49pm PST

LOT 55 : CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BUTTON. Medium gilt brass convex 2-piece with stippled Old English "C", the back marked "H T & B Manchester". 15/16. Excellent. $690.00.

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BUTTON. Medium gilt brass convex 2-piece with stip ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:48pm PST

LOT 56 : CONFEDERATE OFFICER GENERAL STAFF GILT BRASS BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex with standing eagle on plinth in a ring of eleven stars on lined ground, reverse marked "Extra Rich. Treble Gilt." 15/16. Excellent. $161.00.

CONFEDERATE OFFICER GENERAL STAFF GILT BRASS BUTTON. Medium 2-piece co ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:49pm PST

LOT 57 : CONFEDERATE GILT BRASS INFANTRY BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex with stippled Roman "I", reverse marked "H T & B MANCHESTER". 15/16. (Outer edge darkened, shank bent and slight push in back) good. $373.75.

CONFEDERATE GILT BRASS INFANTRY BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex with sti ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:50pm PST

LOT 58 : CONFEDERATE GILT BRASS INFANTRY BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex having fancy lined Old English "I", reverse marked "Halfmann & Taylor Montgomery". 7/8. Excellent. $207.00.

CONFEDERATE GILT BRASS INFANTRY BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex having f ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:51pm PST

LOT 59 : GILT BRASS CONFEDERATE NAVY BUTTON, POST-1875. Medium 2-piece convex having anchor over crossed canons above "CSN" all on lined ground with rope border. Back marked "Firmin & Sons Ltd London". 15/16. Excellent. $23.00

GILT BRASS CONFEDERATE NAVY BUTTON, POST-1875. Medium 2-piece convex h ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:52pm PST

LOT 60 : THREE CELLULOID BUTTONS with METAL ESCUTCHEONS. All large mottled brown: One having enameled and pierced brass. One with pierced white metal floral design. One having silvered metal foliage set with a mottled robin's egg blue celluloid cabochon. Approximately 1 3/4. Good-excellent. $34.50.

THREE CELLULOID BUTTONS with METAL ESCUTCHEONS. All large mottled brow ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:09pm PST

LOT 61 : PAIR of ENAMEL and GILT BRASS PORTRAIT BUTTONS. Each a large pierced 1-piece having reserve with polychrome bust of lady in period costume on filigree with champleve red enamel flowers and blue border, ring loop shank. 1 7/16. Excellent. $287.50.

PAIR of ENAMEL and GILT BRASS PORTRAIT BUTTONS. Each a large pierced 1 ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:56pm PST

LOT 62 : CHARGING BUFFALO BUTTON. Large stamped brass applied to a slightly irregular 2-piece copper clad disc with wire loop shank. 1 5/8 inches. (Back oxidized inside rim) good. $80.50.

CHARGING BUFFALO BUTTON. Large stamped brass applied to a slightly irr ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:42am PST

LOT 63 : HUGE STAR SHAPED PEARL BUTTON. Five chamfered points, 3 inches. Excellent. $46.00

HUGE STAR SHAPED PEARL BUTTON. Five chamfered points, 3 inches. Excell ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:12pm PST

LOT 64 : NOW FOR IT or CHASE of PLEASURE BUTTON, aka LOITERING HOME. Extra large stamped brass with silver metal collet and painted steel back with wire shank, foliage variant from Hughes example. 1 3/4 inches. (Back rough) good. $23.00

NOW FOR IT or CHASE of PLEASURE BUTTON, aka LOITERING HOME. Extra larg ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:14am PST

LOT 65 : SIX SPANISH SILVER BUTTONS, 19th C. 3 large, 2 medium, 1 small, all similar lobed openwork flattened globes with eight silver beads around a central bead, some having long silver toggles. Excellent. $69.00

SIX SPANISH SILVER BUTTONS, 19th C. 3 large, 2 medium, 1 small, all si ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:22am PST

LOT 66 : FOUR BUTTONS with HORSES. All large: Horse and Rider Jumping Through a Circle in stamped brass relief applied to an engraved flat brass disc, 1 5/16, (slightly bent). Rarin' to Go in stamped and pierced brass over a wood grain celluloid liner, 1 3/8, (back rough). Pharoh's Horses in stamped silvered metal with applied flat back, 1 9/16. Horse head with riding helmet, stirrups and crop in silvered metal applied to a stippled flat disc, 1 1/2. Good-excellent. $258.75

FOUR BUTTONS with HORSES. All large: Horse and Rider Jumping Through a ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:41am PST

LOT 67 : FIVE BUTTONS with NATURAL STONE CABOCHONS. All large, in various metals, including pierced designs, one oval basketweave and one with thistles. Largest 2 inches. Fair-excellent. $345.00

FIVE BUTTONS with NATURAL STONE CABOCHONS. All large, in various metal ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:15am PST

TWO EQUESTRIAN SUBJECT BUTTONS. Both large, 2-piece stamped and tinted ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:16am PST

BARBAROSSA STAMPED and PIERCED WHITE METAL BUTTON. Large high relief p ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:20pm PST

LOT 81 : PAIR of CARVED and SIGNED PEARL CUFF STUDS. Medium square shape, one with fisherman, one with fisherwoman, both signed indistictly, possibly "Wimerella", hinged brass folding stud backs. 3/4 inch. Excellent. $34.50

PAIR of CARVED and SIGNED PEARL CUFF STUDS. Medium square shape, one w ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:48am PST

LOT 71 : UNDER GLASS BUTTON, 18th C. Large painting on ivory of lady in classical costume, extending an olive branch to dove, standing opposite a desk with large document, set in a 2-piece brass button. 1 5/16. (Shank possibly replaced) otherwise excellent. $431.25

UNDER GLASS BUTTON, 18th C. Large painting on ivory of lady in classic ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:37pm PST

LOT 82 : PAIR of WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE BUTTONS, 18th C. Large copper 2-piece having ceramic disc with white classical figures on blue, copper loop shank. 1 3/8. (Slightly soiled) excellent. $575.00

PAIR of WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE BUTTONS, 18th C. Large copper 2-piece havi ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:57pm PST

LOT 88 : BOY ASTRIDE CHAIR BUTTON. Medium plain polished brass 1-piece with white metal high relief escutcheon of little boy in period costume seated on backwards facing chair. 1 3/16. Excellent. $126.50

BOY ASTRIDE CHAIR BUTTON. Medium plain polished brass 1-piece with whi ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 8:42am PST

LOT 72 : UNDER GLASS BUTTON, 18th C. Large painting on ivory of gentleman in period costume leaning on monument with the inscription "Weep Not For Me", set in a 2-piece brass button. 1 7/8. (Minor scratches to glass) otherwise excellent. $690.00

UNDER GLASS BUTTON, 18th C. Large painting on ivory of gentleman in pe ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:32pm PST

LOT 83 : FOUR SATSUMA BUTTONS. All medium: One pair decorated with birds and bamboo, unmarked. Two in dragon design marked with Satsuma mon, one artist signed (small chip repaired). 1 inch. Good-excellent. $161.00

FOUR SATSUMA BUTTONS. All medium: One pair decorated with birds and ba ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:27pm PST

LOT 77 : PAIR of NAPOLEON ENAMEL on BRASS BUTTONS. Large with red enamel ground, large black enamel "N" over gilt brass wreath, crossed batons and crown. Fitted with later link and stamped brass domed button for cufflinks. 1 1/4. Excellent. $53.00

PAIR of NAPOLEON ENAMEL on BRASS BUTTONS. Large with red enamel ground ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 12:28pm PST

PAIR ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC BEETLE BUTTONS. Medium with colored glass in ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:32am PST

LOT 84 : TWO CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. Medium flat sew through with applied head of a gladiator. Large having applied Egyptian diety and wire loop shank. 1 1/16 - 1 1/4. (Shank rusted) good-excellent. $80.50

TWO CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. Medium flat sew through with applied h ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:44am PST

RAT in THE CELLAR and CAMEL with PYRAMIDS BUTTONS. Both medium 1-piece ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:48am PST

LOT 86 : HIGH RELIEF TERRIER HEAD BUTTON. Large stamped brass 1-piece flat having petal and dot border with pin mounted dog's head with cut steel eyes and tongue. 1 15/16. Very good. $230.00

HIGH RELIEF TERRIER HEAD BUTTON. Large stamped brass 1-piece flat havi ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 9:55am PST

PAIR of CARVED SHELL BUTTONS. 1 large, l medium, both 2 hole sew throu ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:46am PST

LOT 102 : LE TOUR de NESLE BUTTON. Large having finely detailed stamped and pierced brass escutcheon over pearl set in steel. 1 1/4 inches. (Back has some spots of rust) good. $23.00

LE TOUR de NESLE BUTTON. Large having finely detailed stamped and pier ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:42am PST

LOT 89 : "AT THE SEASIDE" BUTTON. Medium polished brass one piece with high relief white metal escutcheon of little girl wearing Victorian beach costume. 1 3/16. Excellent. $115.00

"AT THE SEASIDE" BUTTON. Medium polished brass one piece with high rel ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 8:37am PST

LOT 85 : THREE LITTLE FOXES BUTTON. Large 2-piece stamped brass having a decorated back rolled over edge with a soldered front depicting three foxes in the hollow of a tree. 1 5/8. Excellent. $207.00

THREE LITTLE FOXES BUTTON. Large 2-piece stamped brass having a decora ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:34am PST

ENAMELED PORTRAIT on BRASS BUTTON with CUT STEEL. Large stamped brass ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2010 2:56pm PST

LOT 87 : NINE GAY NINETIES JEWELED BUTTONS. Large stamped brass with center mounted "jewel", some pierced, some having cut steel insets, one shell. (Some steel losses and rust) fair-excellent. $230.00

NINE GAY NINETIES JEWELED BUTTONS. Large stamped brass with center mou ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 9:48am PST

LOT 103 : THREE PORCELAIN and BRASS BUTTONS. Large, all having figural 5/8 inch porcelain discs set in matching wide convex stamped brass frames: Man in ethnic costume, dog head, and child draped in banner. AR "Old Colony". 1 3/8 inches. Excellent. $69.00

THREE PORCELAIN and BRASS BUTTONS. Large, all having figural 5/8 inch ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:41am PST

LOT 78 : SIGNED TURKISH MAIDEN BUTTON. Large 1-piece stamped brass with a-symmetrical lobed form, signed "A.Bargas". 1 1/2 inches. (Loop shank bent) otherwise excellent. $126.50

SIGNED TURKISH MAIDEN BUTTON. Large 1-piece stamped brass with a-symme ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:20am PST

CHERUB on CHAMBER POT STUD. Heavy cast brass rectangle with profile re ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:37am PST

LOT 99 : THREE PORCELAIN and BRASS BUTTONS. Large, all having figural 5/8 inch porcelain discs set in matching wide convex stamped brass frames: Man in ethnic costume, dog head, and child draped in banner. AR "Old Colony". 1 3/8 inches. Excellent. $218.50

THREE PORCELAIN and BRASS BUTTONS. Large, all having figural 5/8 inch ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:45am PST

LOT 90 : FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All floral decorated: One large with butterfly and cut steel sets. Three medium including one "AP & Cie Paris" back with bird and one cartouche form. 1 - 1 1/2. Good-excellent. $172.50

FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All floral decorated: One large with butt ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:33am PST

LOT 79 : THREE SHAPED PEARL BUTTONS. All large lobed designs: Two sew through with flower petals. One abalone having incised diamond grid, (shank oxidized). Largest 2 inches. Good-excellent. $11.00

THREE SHAPED PEARL BUTTONS. All large lobed designs: Two sew through w ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:13pm PST

THREE MASSACHUSETTS POST REVOLUTION 1-PIECE BUTTONS. Massachusetts Art ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 12:01pm PST

AENEAS and AURORA BUTTONS. Large 2-piece in copper finish stamped whit ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:59am PST

LOT 106 : FIVE "JACKSONIAN" BUTTONS, EARLY 19th C. All small sizes including rare steam locomotive, and horse and rider marked "L. & Kendrick Extra". Good-excellent. $172.50

FIVE "JACKSONIAN" BUTTONS, EARLY 19th C. All small sizes including rar ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:27am PST

INDIAN HEAD BUTTON. Extra large stamped brass relief of Indian in prof ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:44am PST

LOT 80 : TWO FIGURAL STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Both large 1-piece: One having the figure of Rigoletto in jester garb in a cutout gothic window. One "Children's Circus" with cut steel faceted ball, (small oxidized spot by left curtain tieback). 1 1/2 and 1 9/16. Good-excellent. $92.00

TWO FIGURAL STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Both large 1-piece: One having the ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:50am PST

LOT 91 : RARE KITTY with a RAT BUTTON. Large stamped brass with cutout having silvered cat and rat escutheons, cut steel decoration. 1 5/8. (Minor oxidation below rat and to one steel) very good. $575.00

RARE KITTY with a RAT BUTTON. Large stamped brass with cutout having ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2010 8:47am PST

TWO LAFAYETTE PRESENTATION BRASS BUTTONS. Both medium 1-piece: One Cen ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:28am PST

LOT 108 : LAFAYETTE MEDALLION BUTTON. Medium 1-piece gilt brass, with Lafayette facing right, having signature "Wt Ft" at base, back marked "L.H & Scovill/.Extra Rich." 20 mm. Very good. $80.50

LAFAYETTE MEDALLION BUTTON. Medium 1-piece gilt brass, with Lafayette ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:43am PST

LOT 92 : BLUE SPRIG HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN BUTTON, 19th C. Large hard paste with self shank decorated with painted floral within a gold border. 1 3/8 inches. (Two small areas of gold loss) very good. $69.00

BLUE SPRIG HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN BUTTON, 19th C. Large hard paste wit ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:34am PST

LOT 109 : ANDREW JACKSON CAMPAIGN BUTTON. Medium 1-piece brass plain front back name button with inscription "Andrew Jackson March 4, 1829" with 24 stars (not all visible), 21 mm. Albert PC82A. Good. $431.25

ANDREW JACKSON CAMPAIGN BUTTON. Medium 1-piece brass plain front back ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:38am PST

HENRY CLAY POLITICAL BUTTON, c. 1844. Medium 2-piece silvered having p ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:04pm PST

LOT 93 : TWO SHELL CAMEO BUTTONS. Both large having oval carved shell reliefs of women in reticulated brass frames: One oval, 1 7/16 x 1 3/16. One round, 1 5/8 inches. Excellent. $287.50

TWO SHELL CAMEO BUTTONS. Both large having oval carved shell reliefs o ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:26am PST

LOT 95 : HIGH RELIEF TERRIER HEAD BUTTON. Large lined brass 1-piece flat having applied ring of cut steel stars, with pin mounted dog's head with cut steel eyes and tongue. Originally part of a two button clasp, clasp removed. 2 1/8. (Missing one pin mount, slightly bent) good. $161.00

HIGH RELIEF TERRIER HEAD BUTTON. Large lined brass 1-piece flat having ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:08am PST

LOT 111 : GEORGE WASHINGTON INAUGURAL BUTTON, c. 1789. Large 1-piece copper having "GW" in oval center with narrow spacing and "LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT" above. Button 34 mm, oval 16 x 8 mm. 1 5/16 inches. Nice patina, excellent. $2,530.00

GEORGE WASHINGTON INAUGURAL BUTTON, c. 1789. Large 1-piece copper havi ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:06pm PST

LOT 112 : TEN GAY NINETIES JEWELED BUTTONS. All large pierced and stamped brass with central faceted colorful "jewel" in assorted colors. Good-excellent. $287.50

TEN GAY NINETIES JEWELED BUTTONS. All large pierced and stamped brass ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 8:05am PST

TWO TRANSFER on PORCELAIN BUTTONS. 2-piece having large convex ceramic ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:30am PST

LOT 113 : TWO ENAMELED BUTTONS. Both large: One a-symmetrical figural white metal having mythological bird above green basse-taille. One brass with stylized standing heron on blue ground with red band. 1 1/4. Excellent. $149.50

TWO ENAMELED BUTTONS. Both large: One a-symmetrical figural white meta ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:19am PST

LOT 98 : THREE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All large reticulated with floral decoration and cut steel sets. 1 1/4 - 1. (Minor rust to some steel) good-excellent. $92.00

THREE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All large reticulated with floral decora ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:28am PST

THREE EXOTIC ANIMAL BUTTONS. All large: Giraffe in stamped and pierced ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:47am PST

LOT 115 : FIVE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All large with openwork: Two with filigree centers. Three with elaborate cut steel decoration. 1 1/2. (Some oxidation of steels) good-excellent. $184.00

FIVE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All large with openwork: Two with filigre ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:38am PST

LOT 116 : FIVE SHELL BUTTONS with BRASS ESCUTCHEONS. 3 large: Elk head with T. W. & W./Paris back, 1 5/16. Right hand, 1 7/16. Silvered lion head with wide silvered rim and back, 1 3/8. Medium diamond shaped with golf clubs in bag, 1 inch. Medium with sailboat, 1 1/16. Good-excellent. $126.50

FIVE SHELL BUTTONS with BRASS ESCUTCHEONS. 3 large: Elk head with T. W ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:49am PST

LOT 117 : TWO FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELED BRASS "FOP" BUTTONS. One large, one medium, both having cut steel border. Together with a large 2-piece brass button enameled with the figure of a woman in 18th C dress. 1 1/8 - 1 1/2. Good-excellent. $184.00

TWO FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELED BRASS "FOP" BUTTONS. One large, one medi ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:30am PST

LOT 118 : NINE BRITISH MILITARY BUTTONS. Medium coat buttons, all 2-piece, including Highland Light Infantry, Devonshire Regiment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical, and one button identified as "Indian Police" from Walter Kenny Collection. Good-excellent. $23.00

NINE BRITISH MILITARY BUTTONS. Medium coat buttons, all 2-piece, inclu ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:35am PST

LOT 130 : PAIR of FRENCH CHAMPLEVE FIGURAL ENAMEL STUDS. Large brass rounds: One with gentleman. One having woman with apron. 1 3/8. (One back replaced) very good. $57.50

PAIR of FRENCH CHAMPLEVE FIGURAL ENAMEL STUDS. Large brass rounds: One ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:25am PST

TWO STEEL BUTTONS, 18th C. Both large: One faceted ringed sunburst dis ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:24am PST

LOT 119 : THREE GEMSTONE BUTTON FACES. Extra large: Scotch agate lobed oval, 1 5/8 x 2. Sand agate having central brass ring, 1 9/16. Malachite with central brass flowerhead escutcheon, 1 3/4. Open holes, no shanks. (Minor chip on sand and on malachite verso) fair-excellent. $23.00

THREE GEMSTONE BUTTON FACES. Extra large: Scotch agate lobed oval, 1 5 ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:28am PST

LOT 131 : FIVE EXTREMELY FINE JAPANESE CLOISONNE SILVER BUTTONS. Large size set decorated with chrysanthemums on blue ground, silver backs with wire loop shank. 1 3/8. (Three missing shanks) otherwise excellent. $690.00

FIVE EXTREMELY FINE JAPANESE CLOISONNE SILVER BUTTONS. Large size set ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:34am PST

LOT 120 : THE ARMY BOTTLE BUTTON, 1885. Medium 2-piece stamped brass with a center hole and 2-hole shell sew through back, marked "Bryan Brothers & Co. Westminster, The Army Bottle Reg 30380" (for 1885). Bryan Brothers are listed in Kelly's Leather Trades 1885 as manufacturers of leather helmets. 1 3/16 inches. (Shallow push mark) good. $126.50

THE ARMY BOTTLE BUTTON, 1885. Medium 2-piece stamped brass with a cent ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:25am PST

TWO FINE SILVERED COPPER BUTTONS, 18th C. Large chased and engraved wi ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:17am PST

LOT 121 : SET of SIX SATSUMA BUTTONS. Medium "Thousand Butterfly" design, artist signed in gold on reverse. 1 1/4. Excellent. $287.50

SET of SIX SATSUMA BUTTONS. Medium "Thousand Butterfly" design, artist ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:26pm PST

LOT 128 : FINE GILT COPPER BUTTON, 18th C. Large orange gilt, chased and engraved with central sunburst design, alpha shank. 37 mm. Excellent. $92.00

FINE GILT COPPER BUTTON, 18th C. Large orange gilt, chased and engrave ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:25am PST

LOT 129 : LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT BUTTON. Medium gilt brass with a border of pavillion set paste jewels around the portrait of a lady under glass. Portrait 7/8, overall 1 3/8. Excellent. $115.00

LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT BUTTON. Medium gilt brass with a border of pavilli ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:02pm PST

LOT of SEVEN SATSUMA BUTTONS. Small size, consisting of a pair of butt ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:30pm PST

LOT 124 : PAIR TOMBAC BUTTONS, 18th C. Large, having engraved center with radiating border and cone shank. 30 mm. Excellent. $46.00

PAIR TOMBAC BUTTONS, 18th C. Large, having engraved center with radiat ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:19am PST

LOT 133 : TWO ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Large convex with identical paisley design in two different color palettes. 1 3/8. Excellent. $46.00

TWO ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Large convex with identical paisley design ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 11:26am PST

LOT 126 : TOMBAC BUTTON, 18th C. Large, with engine turned compass design surrounded by twelve circular bullseye devices, cone back. 35 mm. Excellent. $23.00

TOMBAC BUTTON, 18th C. Large, with engine turned compass design surrou ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:20am PST

LOT 134 : EIGHT GAY NINETIES BUTTONS. Large stamped brass or white metal, some pierced designs, some gilt, one with brass and cut steel escutcheon over carved pearl, three having flowerheads with jeweled center. (One small colored jewel missing, some steel oxidation) good-excellent. $218.50

EIGHT GAY NINETIES BUTTONS. Large stamped brass or white metal, some p ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 8:36am PST

TWO GILT COPPER BUTTONS, 18th C. Large, chased and engraved with centr ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:21am PST

LOT 135 : FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Large with various floral decoration, two with cut steel, one having applied four leaf clover. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2. Good-excellent. $80.50

FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Large with various floral decoration, two ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:37am PST

SET of TEN NAVAJO SILVER BUTTONS, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Two designs of 5 ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 9:24am PST

LOT 137 : FIVE ANIMAL MASK BUTTONS. Two cats with green glass eyes: One medium high relief brass cat form dark tinted. One large 3-piece stamped brass having cat face disc set in decorative border. Two large brass lions: One high relief figural form. One high relief escutcheon on a flat polished disc. White metal wolf escutcheon with green glass eyes mounted on a large black plastic convex round. Good-excellent. $258.75

FIVE ANIMAL MASK BUTTONS. Two cats with green glass eyes: One medium h ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:55am PST

LOT 138 : NINE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All medium with floral or stylized floral decoration. Good-excellent. $184.00

NINE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All medium with floral or stylized floral ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:39am PST

LOT 139 : SET of SIX ANTLER BONE BUTTONS. Large sew through, irregular shapes from the portion near the skull. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2. Excellent. $11.50

SET of SIX ANTLER BONE BUTTONS. Large sew through, irregular shapes fr ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:50am PST

BRASS and CUT STEEL CLASP with FEMALE BUSTS. Stamped brass rings havin ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2010 11:52am PST

THREE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUTTONS. All medium: Excelsior, Middletown, N.Y. ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:30am PST

LOT 142 : FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Unusual shapes: Three oval including two pierced, one bar shaped. Length 1 1/8-1 5/8. Excellent. $80.50

FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Unusual shapes: Three oval including two ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:33am PST

LOT 148 : TWO OLD TESTAMENT CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. Both large: One with Moses and the Ten Commandments. One depicting Adam and Eve with the snake. 1 1/2. (Shanks oxidized) good. $92.00

TWO OLD TESTAMENT CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. Both large: One with Moses and ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 1:14pm PST

LOT of ENGLISH LIVERY BUTTONS. Designs include monograms and coronets, ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2010 10:29am PST