SINGLE OWNER ANTIQUE & VINTAGE BUTTON COLLECTION

(4) ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PICTORAL BUTTONS

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Description

Hand painted design under glass, surrounded by cut glass pierreriers, set in sterling silver. Dimensions: Dia: 31mm Condition: Showing very light signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $650

Est.

$400 - $600

(4) ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER PUTTI BUTTONS

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Description

Hand painted putti under glass, set in sterling silver. Comes in original brown leather case. Dimensions: Dia: 35.5mm Condition: Showing very light signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $7,500

Est.

$400 - $600

ANTIQUE .800 SILVER, CORAL & ENAMEL BUTTONS

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Description

Hallmarked 800, with alternating blue basse-taille and white enamel border and central coral button attached with silver wire. Comes in original case. Dimensions: Dia: 16mm Condition: Minor signs of age, no major damage or loss to enameling.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $150

Est.

$10 - $1,000

C.1902 ART NOUVEAU STERLING SILVER ENAMEL BUTTONS

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Description

(6) Art Nouveau portrait buttons in sterling silver with turquoise guilloche enamel border, S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. Hallmarked S.B & S Ld. with Birmingham assay marks c.1902. Dimensions: Dia: 29mm Condition: Very minor signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $275

Est.

$300 - $500

C.1900 STERLING ART NOUVEAU FLORAL BUTTONS

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Description

(6) Sterling silver openwork floral buttons c.1901, hallmarked with lion passant, f F and London assay mark. Comes in original case. Dimensions: Dia: 19mm Condition: Showing minor signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $90

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(6) MAPPIN BROTHERS PICTORIAL STERLING BUTTONS

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Description

Sterling silver buttons with imagery of woman and small boy. In original case. Marked Rd No 352923. Dimensions: Dia: 27mm Condition: Signs of use to case, buttons showing light age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $60

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(5) ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PICTORIAL BUTTONS

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Description

Including (3) oversized, painted and etched glass button depicting early 19th century women. Also including (2) enamel and bronze buttons in the style of Emaux Peints. Dimensions: Dia: Larger: 42mm Smaller: 24.5mm Condition: Losses to enameled buttons, others showing light signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $950

Est.

$300 - $500

MOTHER OF PEARL & ABALONE TURTLE BUTTONS

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Description

(6) Antique buttons, carved abalone atop of etched and paint decorated MOP with silver wire. Comes with original leather case which has an illegible mark. Dimensions: Dia: 18mm Condition: One with shell in need of re-gluing; some age related darkening, small chips on edges of two.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $170

Est.

$10 - $1,000

GREENAWAY NURSERY RHYME ILLUSTRATIONS W/ BUTTONS

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Description

(2) Hand-drawn and captioned illustrations - "Little MIss Patty and Master Paul" and "Little Fanny Wears a Hat" - from the 1879 book "Under the Window" by Kate Greenaway, mounted with corresponding antique Victorian picture buttons. Dimensions: H 12" x W 9" Condition: Showing light signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $50

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON CARD GROUPING

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Description

A presentation tcard featuring (10) pairs of antique enamel buttons, some emaux peints, accented by cut steel and paste stones. Including pair of painted faux basket weave, pair of champleve enameled interlace knot buttons with paillon floral motif, reticulated metal openwork, etc. Dimensions: Largest: 32 mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, minor age related tarnishing and some rust to cut steel. One with loss of one paste stone to border.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $225

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON CARD GROUPING

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Description

A presentation card of (10) pairs of antique buttons, including filigree work, some accented by cut steel, turquoise, open work with floral enamel, reticulated metal background, etc. Dimensions: Largest: 31mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, minor age related tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $300

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON CARD GROUPING

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Description

A presentation card of (14) pairs antique enamel buttons, 18th to 20th Centuries, including 18th Century Georgian champlev� and foil paillon star-spangled buttons; five pair with openwork or pierced details; three pair with pasted gems/pierreries, and some emaux peints. Dimensions: Largest: 27mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, minor age related tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $275

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON GROUPING ON CARD

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Description

A presentation card of (12) pairs of enamel buttons. Accented by cut steel, pearls and paste stones, some in Japanese style. Including oblong blue enamel with paillon stairs; filigree openwork with enamel; blue and green square interlace in champleve and guilloche enemal; enamel with cut steel pierreries border, etc. Dimensions: Largest: 29mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $325

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE BUTTON CARD GROUPING

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Description

Presentation card of (11) pairs of antique and vintage buttons, including square buttons with modernist abstract enamel, (2) pairs paisley cloisonn� enamel with paste stones, modernist carved brass and abalone with paste stones, and various other openwork, enamel, and pierreries-encrusted buttons. Dimensions: Largest: 27mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, abalone button missing a stone, minor age related tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $150

Est.

$10 - $1,000

EUROPEAN ENAMEL & SILVER BUTTON GROUPING ON CARD

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Description

Presentation card including emaux peints, basse-taille enamel Art Nouveau female faces, Japanese, cut steel, jeweled etc. Including (4) late 19th/early 20th century domed copper buttons with turquoise-colored faux pierreries champleve borders and hand-painted enamel (emaux peints) depicting figures of gentlemen and women including lady receiving letter from bluebird; pair of emaux peints Rococo scroll bordered figural buttons of gentleman and lady. Dimensions: Largest: 28mm Condition: Minor enamel loss and age related crazing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $1,600

Est.

$10 - $1,000

LARGE GROUPING OF ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTONS ON CARD

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Description

A presentation card of (24) pairs of antique buttons, 19th-20th Century, including Victorian enamel and gilt openwork "lover's eye" buttons; guilloche enameled articulated flowers; a pair of unknown material - possibly paper mache - with rococo scroll border; and various other engraved and openwork brass buttons with paste stones and cut steel accents. Dimensions: Largest: 22mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, minor age related tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $700

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON GROUPING ON CARD

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Description

Presentation tray of (19) pairs of enamel buttons, some emaux peints, cut steel and steel back, etc. Including pair of Victorian or Edwardian openwork filigree buttons accented with cut steel and turquoise champleve enameling with emaux peints central rose decoration; pair of domed champleve enamel buttons;green enamel with paillon detail; pair of openwork buttons with central faux crystal stones and pierreries, etc. Dimensions: Largest: 25mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, minor age related tarnishing and light rust to cut steel.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $150

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON GROUPING ON CARD

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Description

A presentation card featuring (10) pairs of c. 19th century antique enamel buttons. Including some with filigree work, accented by cut steel, pair of pinwheel form cloissone enameled buttons, etc. Dimensions: Largest: 29mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, age related tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $140

Est.

$10 - $1,000

SMALL ANTIQUE ENAMEL BUTTON GROUPING ON CARD

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Description

(16) pairs of small enamel buttons in a presentation card, including Victorian or Early 20th Century champlev� enamel insect buttons; Art Deco green pierreries fan or swan motif buttons with paste stones; Art Nouveau cloisonne enamel tulips, and various other 19th-20th century buttons featuring emaux peint, filigree, openwork, stones, and cut steel. Dimensions: Largest: 17mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, minor age related tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $170

Est.

$10 - $1,000

GROUPING OF ANTIQUE STUD BUTTONS ON CARD

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Description

Group of (13) buttons on a presentation card, including: (3) hand painted porcelain portrait buttons, (2) moss agate buttons, (1) goldstone glass mosaic/tile button, (3) cloisonne enamel, etc. Dimensions: Largest: 31mm Condition: Small chip on edge of agate, others showing signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $190

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(44) ANTIQUE PICTURE BUTTONS; MEN W/ HORSE

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Description

Large grouping of (44) antique pictorial buttons, stamped brass or aluminum mounted on aluminum backing; depicting a man riding a horse or mule with another man in front - possibly a scene from Don Quixote. Dimensions: Largest: 28mm Condition: Some denting to sides, tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $20

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(4) LARGE ANTIQUE HAND-PAINTED BRASS BUTTONS

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Description

Riverside paintings in brass frame, each different. Dimensions: Dia: 2.25" (57mm) Condition: Showing minor signs of age

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $500

Est.

$300 - $500

(6) ANTIQUE BRASS CHARLES I PORTRAIT BUTTONS

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Description

Grouping of (6) 19th Century pictorial buttons - (2) large and (4) small - depicting King Charles I of England in high relief brass with steel surround and pierreries paste stone border. Dimensions: Larger: Dia: 41mm Condition: Some tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $30

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(14) ANTIQUE PICTURE BUTTONS INCL. NEOCLASSICAL

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Description

Mixed grouping of antique 19th Century pressed brass, cut steel, and abalone picture buttons including: (4) buttons depicting a god with winged helm and axe - possibly Thor; (2) steel and brass depicting a Roman soldier with plumed helm; large carved abalone with mounted stamped brass Roman soldier; stamped Narcissus button marked T.W & W Paris on back; openwork brass Bellum/Bellona goddess button; pierced brass cherub riding lion with pierreriers stone border; etc. Dimensions: Largest: Dia: 45mm Condition: Showing signs of age, including even finish.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $40

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(6) LARGE ANTIQUE EMAUX PEINT & ENAMEL BUTTONS

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Description

(2) painted enamel with cut steel and paste stones, (3) emaux peint and paste stone portraits, possibly Marie Antoinette; and (1) French emaux peint figural gentleman with foil paillon, signed AP & Cie Paris. Dimensions: (Largest) Dia: 33mm Condition: Gentleman pin missing enamel; the rest showing signs of age including very light rust to steel.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $130

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE CARVED SHELL, ETC. BUTTON GROUPING

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Description

Grouping of (19) antique buttons in carved mother of pearl, abalone, and polymer with mounted metal and pasted stone details, including: carved casein peacock on bakelite backing; carved acrylic/lucite cherub cameo with brass openwork gallery; (2) large smoky abalone with mounted brass motifs - medieval knight and sailing ship; etc. Dimensions: Largest: Dia: 48mm Condition: Showing signs of use including small chips to edge of sailboat, possible missing stones, minor tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $130

Est.

$10 - $1,000

GROUPING OF ANTIQUE BUTTONS INCL. CAMEO & GLASS

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Description

Assorted grouping of (19) antique picture and scenic buttons, including; carved glass cameo button with steel backing and brass pierreriers border; molded dark amber-black resin Medusa head; oversized button or buckle with mounted gold foil Neoclassical scene under clear resin; (5) stamped brass pantomime jester scenes with twinkle crescent border; (4) pierced brass and steel armored knight scenes mounted on wood; a gutta percha button with female portrait in profile, and various others. Dimensions: Largest: Dia: 46mm Condition: Some age-related tarnishing, cameo glass missing stones.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $40

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(11) ANTIQUE SPARROW BUTTONS

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Description

Grouping of (11) antique steel and brass buttons featuring flying sparrow or swallow mounted on a textured black painted foil back. Dimensions: Largest: 28mm Condition: Some tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $90

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(10) ANTIQUE BRASS NEOCLASSICAL MINERVA BUTTONS

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Description

Grouping of (10) large 19th Century stamped brass buttons depicting a classical warrior, likely the goddess Minerva, with dragon helm. Dimensions: Dia: 39mm Condition: As shown, no major dents or losses. All with varying degrees of paint loss.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $70

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(6) ANTIQUE CARVED MIRROR BACK BUTTONS

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Description

(6) buttons, carved resin or gutta percha with twinkle/mirror backs, classical cherub or angel motif. Dimensions: Largest: 27mm Condition: Small losses to enameling on some, minor age related tarnishing.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $50

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(8) ANTIQUE EGYPTIAN & CLASSICAL REVIVAL BUTTONS

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Description

Grouping of antique brass and metal Classical Revival picture buttons, including (5) theatrical tragedy masks and (2) Egyptian pharaoh cartouche buttons. Dimensions: (5) 36mm x 30mm Condition: Minor signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $160

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(11) ANTIQUE STAMPED BRASS VILLAGE HERALD BUTTONS

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Description

Grouping of (11) Victorian pressed brass buttons depicting a village herald playing trumpet on the banks of a river by a walled city. Dimensions: Dia: 35mm Condition: Nice patina, some light rust to backs.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $30

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(11) VICTORIAN BRASS ELK BUTTONS

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Description

Grouping of (11) pictorial stamped brass buttons featuring an elk or stag, plus a bonus small button in engraved white metal with floral motifs. Dimensions: Dia: 25mm Condition: Nice patina, normal signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $80

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(9) ANTIQUE BLACK GLASS & FAUX WOOD BUTTONS

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Description

Grouping of (9) black cut glass buttons with floral and foliage motif, painted with a faux wood finish. Dimensions: Dia: 37mm Condition: Minor signs of age, mostly to back.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $90

Est.

$10 - $1,000

(7) ANTIQUE BRASS EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BUTTONS

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Description

Etched brass. Dimensions: Dia: 28mm Condition: Nice patina, normal signs of age.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $70

Est.

$10 - $1,000

ANTIQUE SCENIC BUTTON GROUPING

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Description

Including (6) tower/villa scenes in pierced pewter over tinted brass with heart border, and (6) Venetian canal scenes in stamped and tinted white metal. Dimensions: Dia: 33mm Condition: Some rust to back, uneven finish.

Condition

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Sold $80

Est.

$10 - $1,000

SINGLE OWNER ANTIQUE & VINTAGE BUTTON COLLECTION

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