Metal (55)

Victorian Celluloid with Squares Pattern in Brass Button

victsquarebk.JPG Victorian Celluloid in Brass Button
$14.00

Dating from the late 1800's and measuring 1 & 1/8" NBS Medium, here we have a celluloid in brass button featuring a pattern of squares. It has a black lacquered steel back and wire loop shank. In good condition. $14

Antique Brass Picture of Bird on Flower LRG Button

birdonflowerbk.JPG Antique Brass Bird on Flower LRG Button
$14.00

Probably dating to the late 1800's and measuring 1 & 3/8" NBS Large, here we have a stamped brass button featuring a bird on a large flower. It has a fancy brass border, black lacquered steel back and wire shank. In good condition with some light wear or marks on the background on the front. The black lacquer also has some surface wear, but no rust. $14

Antique Angel of Peace Brass Button

angelofpeacebk771.jpg Antique Angel of Peace Brass Button
$28.00

Probably dating from the late 1800's, and measuring a hair under 1 & 1/4", here we have a stamped brass button. It depicts an angel holding a child and is identified in "The Big Book of Buttons" as "Angel of Peace." In good condition. The paint on the reverse of the button has some wear, but no rust. It has a wire shank. $28

Antique Enamel Gilt Brass Pinwheel LRG Button

piercedenamelbk.JPG Antique Gilt Brass Pinwheel Button
$15.00

Probably dating from the late 1800's, and measuring 1 & 5/16" NBS Large. This is a gilt brass button featuring a pierced pinwheel pattern that is enameled. In very good condition! $15

Antique Turquoise Blue Enamel on Brass Pierced Button

turquoiseenamelbk.JPG Antique Turquoise Blue Enamel on Brass Button
$14.00

Probably from the early to mid 1900's, and measuring 15/16" NBS Medium, this is a pretty enameled button. It has a brass loop shank. $14

Antique Katisha From The Mikado, Large Brass Button

katishaCbk.JPG Antique Brass Katisha Picture Button
$14.00

A beautiful button dating from the late 1800's, and measuring right at 1-1/2" NBS Large. This button is shown and described in "The Big Book of Buttons" page 547.9. The lady on this button is known as KATISHA, from The Mikado. Brass, applied to a one piece brass back; the rope twist rim is applied. In very good condition. $14

Antique Enamel Rose on Gilt Brass Button

enamelroseAbk.JPG Antique Enamel Rose on Gilt Brass Button
$40.00

Probably dating from the late 1800's and measuring a hair under 1 & 1/4" which makes it a NBS medium size. A beautiful pierced gilt brass with champleve' enamel and a painted rose in the center. In great condition with a very light surface scratch on the rose. I think you may be able to see it in the scan. $40

Antique Sweet Cherub Under Celluloid Shield in Metal Button

cupidcelluloidbk.JPG Antique Cherub or Cupid under Celluloid Button
$10.00

Dating from the late 1800's and measuring 1 & 3/16" NBS medium, this is a picture of a cherub or cupid complete with wings. It seems to be printed on a lined paper, but I don't see "dots" so am not sure if it's a lithograph or not. It is covered with a protective celluloid shield. The shield is cracked, but none is missing. The back of the button is black lacquered. it has a brass loop shank. In "AS IS" condition because of the cracks in the celluloid. $8

Antique Cherub on a Garland of Leaves Swing Brass Medium Button

cherubonswingbk.JPG Antique Cherub on a Swing Brass Button
$14.00

Probably dating from the late 1800's and measuring 1 & 1/8" NBS Medium. This is a one piece stamped brass button featuring a cherub on a garland of leaves swing. Very sweet! In good condition! $14

Antique Brass Castle with Rope Border LRG Button

castleborderbk.JPG Antique Brass Picture w Castle Button
$12.00

Probably dating to the late 1800's and measuring 1 & 3/8" NBS Large. This is a brass picture button featuring a castle in stamped white metal. It has a beautifully crafted rope border. It has a black lacquered steel back and wire shank. In very good condition! $12