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Vintage British Monarchy Court Suit Set in Night-Blue Silk Velvet
Vintage British Monarchy Court Suit Set in Night-Blue Silk Velvet

Vintage British Monarchy Court Suit Set in Night-Blue Silk Velvet

Located in Toulon, FR

Suit, waistcoat and breeches in night-blue cut silk velvet, complete with diamond-tipped faceted steel buttons and fully lined in cream satin. It also includes a second cream satin w...

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1910s English Antique Buttons

Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8
Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8

Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

The full length inset sleeves, are edged with turned up cuffs, which draw in along the back with 3 small pearlescent buttons, finished with elegant floral scalloped cotton lace.

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1910s American Antique Buttons

Antique W.J. Holmes 18ct Gold Dress Studs Fine Gentleman’s Formalwear Accessory
Antique W.J. Holmes 18ct Gold Dress Studs Fine Gentleman’s Formalwear Accessory

Antique W.J. Holmes 18ct Gold Dress Studs Fine Gentleman’s Formalwear Accessory

Located in New York, NY

Unlike contemporary shirt buttons, antique gold studs were designed as small luxury details—subtle but unmistakable signs of refinement.

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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard, circa 1780
Swedish Gustavian Sideboard, circa 1780

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard, circa 1780

Located in Huntington, NY

A stunning Swedish Gustavian sideboard with uniquely carved recessed panel doors with turned wooden buttons in the corners. Recessed vertical and horizontal detailing on the front an...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Buttons

Materials

Iron

Portrait of Pieter van Foreest (also known as Petrus Forestus)
Portrait of Pieter van Foreest (also known as Petrus Forestus)

Portrait of Pieter van Foreest (also known as Petrus Forestus)

By Hendrick Goltzius

Located in Middletown, NY

A very deceptive copy with the following differences: 11 buttons on Foreest's shirt instead of 12; lacking the clouds and a small extra curl of hair right under his hat.

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16th Century Old Masters Antique Buttons

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Engraving

An elegant waistcoat in Scottish plaid tartan France, Romantic period, c 1840
An elegant waistcoat in Scottish plaid tartan France, Romantic period, c 1840

An elegant waistcoat in Scottish plaid tartan France, Romantic period, c 1840

Located in Toulon, FR

The fitted cut, with a high, stand-up collar and five matching buttons, accentuates the bust and perfectly embodies the ideals of the dandies of this refined era, which was heavily i...

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1840s French Antique Buttons

Antique Russian 19th Cent Neoclassical Ormolu, Crystal & Cobalt Glass Chandelier
Antique Russian 19th Cent Neoclassical Ormolu, Crystal & Cobalt Glass Chandelier

Antique Russian 19th Cent Neoclassical Ormolu, Crystal & Cobalt Glass Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Lavishly adorned with an abundance of hand-cut crystal ornamentation, the chandelier features faceted oval crystal buttons, spear-form crystal pendalogues, elongated crystal drops, a...

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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Buttons

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of English-style toad armchairs – 1960s – Olive green velvet
Pair of English-style toad armchairs – 1960s – Olive green velvet

Pair of English-style toad armchairs – 1960s – Olive green velvet

Located in NAVILLY, FR

The backrest is divided into two button-tufted padded sections with covered buttons. The armrests feature the characteristic rolled arms of the English toad style.

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Early 1700s European American Classical Antique Buttons

Materials

Baize

Antique Swedish Filigree Silver Bracelet Circa 1830 Traditional Folkdräkt Sweden
Antique Swedish Filigree Silver Bracelet Circa 1830 Traditional Folkdräkt Sweden

Antique Swedish Filigree Silver Bracelet Circa 1830 Traditional Folkdräkt Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Many striking Swedish brooches, such as this piece, were historically fashioned by silversmiths using multiple high-quality silver or silver-gilt costume buttons. Traditional pieces ...

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19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver

A banyan or dressing gown made of French calico, circa 1850
A banyan or dressing gown made of French calico, circa 1850

A banyan or dressing gown made of French calico, circa 1850

Located in Toulon, FR

A dressing gown with a small collar, long sleeves with turned-down cuffs, fastened at the front with ten matching buttons and loops (a cord is missing from one of the buttonholes).

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1850s French Antique Buttons

Bodice and Skirt in Scottish Tartan and Velvet -England Circa 1890-1900
Bodice and Skirt in Scottish Tartan and Velvet -England Circa 1890-1900

Bodice and Skirt in Scottish Tartan and Velvet -England Circa 1890-1900

Located in Toulon, FR

Sleeves in velvet with false slashs adorned with buttons on the wrists. Skirt in tartan and velvet adorned with large buttons covered with velvet (a missing one).

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1890s British Antique Buttons

Antique Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native American Floral Beaded Vest
Antique Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native American Floral Beaded Vest

Antique Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native American Floral Beaded Vest

Located in Mount Horeb, WI

The vest retains its red cloth edging and original black buttons. Its unusually bold coloration, balanced composition and extensive beadwork give it a particularly strong sculptural ...

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1890s American Native American Antique Buttons

Materials

Textile, Beads

England Ant Nouveau armchairs with armrest in brown leather, 1920s
England Ant Nouveau armchairs with armrest in brown leather, 1920s

England Ant Nouveau armchairs with armrest in brown leather, 1920s

Located in MIlano, IT

The squared backrest features decorative buttons and leather straps, while the seat holds a square cushion.

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1920s British Art Nouveau Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Large English Oak and Pine Bank Of Haberdashery Drawers or Apothecary Drawers
A Large English Oak and Pine Bank Of Haberdashery Drawers or Apothecary Drawers

A Large English Oak and Pine Bank Of Haberdashery Drawers or Apothecary Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A selection of the drawers have dividers where smaller items such as neck ties, cufflinks and buttons would have been held whilst the open drawers would have contained larger items.

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Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Buttons

Materials

Cast Iron

Vintage Circa 1860 Black Silk Moiré Embroidered Dress for Doll
Vintage Circa 1860 Black Silk Moiré Embroidered Dress for Doll

Vintage Circa 1860 Black Silk Moiré Embroidered Dress for Doll

Located in Toulon, FR

Closing in the back by loops and pearl buttons. No lining or alteration. Very good condition of color and conservation.

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1860s French Antique Buttons

pair of French 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu candelabras
pair of French 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu candelabras

pair of French 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The tripod Ormolu supports above are decorated by circular repeated designs below richly chased floral swaging garlands held by circular buttons flanking the tripod supports. The urn...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Buttons

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable
19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

19th-century American Federal Mahogany Three-Drawer Worktable

Located in San Francisco, CA

They also kept straightpins, safety pins and loose buttons organized by size and type. The deepest bottom drawer lacks compartments.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

A Damask Satin Ceremonial  Dress  By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915
A Damask Satin Ceremonial  Dress  By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915

A Damask Satin Ceremonial Dress By Rosa C. Korn - USA Circa 1915

Located in Toulon, FR

Elaborate cut with high waist and superimposition of pleated panels with lead buttons for the skirt. Dress fitted at the waist with a draped and stapled belt.

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1910s American Antique Buttons

Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943
Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943

Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943

By Art Specialty Co

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bakelite red and black on/off buttons. Takes two florescent bulbs. CREATOR Flexo, Art Specialty Co., Chicago, IL.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Buttons

Materials

Metal, Steel

Fine Pair of Antique Cut Crystal Lustre Vases with Prism Drops
Fine Pair of Antique Cut Crystal Lustre Vases with Prism Drops

Fine Pair of Antique Cut Crystal Lustre Vases with Prism Drops

Located in Worcester, GB

The scalloped rim is finely cut with radiating fan motifs and is suspended with alternating faceted octagonal crystal buttons and long rectangular prism drops, creating a beautiful d...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Crystal

Rare Historical Victorian Embroidered Bespoke Handmade Smoking Jacket c 1910
Rare Historical Victorian Embroidered Bespoke Handmade Smoking Jacket c 1910

Rare Historical Victorian Embroidered Bespoke Handmade Smoking Jacket c 1910

Located in University City, MO

Rare historical floral embroidered bespoke handmade smoking jacket c 1910 The vintage smoking jacket is designed with floral embroidered satin panels running down the front that ex...

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Early 20th Century Antique Buttons

Antique Chinese Tricolored Blue Silk Embroidered Robe
Antique Chinese Tricolored Blue Silk Embroidered Robe

Antique Chinese Tricolored Blue Silk Embroidered Robe

Located in Sharon, CT

A 14" embroiderer at each sleeve interior includes multicolored potted plants and gold metallic designs. Two Chinese buttons at the collar and two front center.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Buttons

Hand-carved statue of a French officer, 19th century
Hand-carved statue of a French officer, 19th century

Hand-carved statue of a French officer, 19th century

Located in MILL, NL

Gilded epaulettes and buttons. Crafted from oak and standing on a stone base.

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19th Century French Antique Buttons

Materials

Stone

Antique Pair Old Sheffield Oval Lidded Sauce Tureens C1820 19th Century
Antique Pair Old Sheffield Oval Lidded Sauce Tureens C1820 19th Century

Antique Pair Old Sheffield Oval Lidded Sauce Tureens C1820 19th Century

Located in London, GB

When this new material was used to make buttons, they looked and behaved like silver buttons but were a fraction of the cost.

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1820s Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver

A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century

A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century

Located in Toulon, FR

Collar and handles applied embroidered braids with red cotton thread and gold thread, two buttons bell attached. Madder red cotton lining, and indigo dyed satin trim.

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Early 1800s Turkish Antique Buttons

Antique Large Old Sheffield George III Candelabra 4 Piece Suite 18th Century
Antique Large Old Sheffield George III Candelabra 4 Piece Suite 18th Century

Antique Large Old Sheffield George III Candelabra 4 Piece Suite 18th Century

Located in London, GB

When this new material was used to make buttons, they looked and behaved like silver buttons but were a fraction of the cost.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Buttons

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Figure of Venus, Over Two Feet High, Circa 1810
Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Figure of Venus, Over Two Feet High, Circa 1810

Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Figure of Venus, Over Two Feet High, Circa 1810

Located in Downingtown, PA

She wears a high-waisted gown in mottled manganese purple with short puffed sleeves and a green band at the bodice and hem, edged in blue and set with ochre buttons, the skirt slit a...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Buttons

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Reclining Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Reclining Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Period Walnut Reclining Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Leather squab cushions with float buttons enhance both comfort and style, while the original colour, leather seat, back, and cushions all speak to the quality and integrity of the pi...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique W. Hetter St Austell Cufflink Box
Antique W. Hetter St Austell Cufflink Box

Antique W. Hetter St Austell Cufflink Box

Located in Braintree, GB

The box could also accommodate small shirt studs, dress buttons or a compact gentleman’s dress set. Dimensions Exterior: 7.4 x 4.5 cm Cufflink capacity: Each fitted position accommo...

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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Buttons

Materials

Other

Antique Pair Old Sheffield George III Wine Coolers 18th Century
Antique Pair Old Sheffield George III Wine Coolers 18th Century

Antique Pair Old Sheffield George III Wine Coolers 18th Century

Located in London, GB

When this new material was used to make buttons, they looked and behaved like silver buttons but were a fraction of the cost.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Buttons

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Wonderful Rope Themed Art Deco Vase in Turquoise Europe 1930s
Wonderful Rope Themed Art Deco Vase in Turquoise Europe 1930s

Wonderful Rope Themed Art Deco Vase in Turquoise Europe 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

It features an elegant spiral shaped decoration in thin rope-like lines and buttons. The vase has a simple shape, with an edge slightly pointing outwards.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Buttons

Materials

Pottery

Untitled (White Pickett Fence) - Vintage Ambrotype, 19th Century, Unique, 1850's
Untitled (White Pickett Fence) - Vintage Ambrotype, 19th Century, Unique, 1850's

Untitled (White Pickett Fence) - Vintage Ambrotype, 19th Century, Unique, 1850's

Located in Denton, TX

Photographers often applied pigments to the surface of the plate to add color, often tinting cheeks and lips red and adding gold highlights to jewelry, buttons, and belt buckles. Amb...

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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Buttons

Materials

Ambrotype

Untitled (Family) - Vintage Ambrotype, Anonymous, 19th Century, Unique
Untitled (Family) - Vintage Ambrotype, Anonymous, 19th Century, Unique

Untitled (Family) - Vintage Ambrotype, Anonymous, 19th Century, Unique

Located in Denton, TX

Photographers often applied pigments to the surface of the plate to add color, often tinting cheeks and lips red and adding gold highlights to jewelry, buttons, and belt buckles. Amb...

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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Buttons

Materials

Ambrotype

A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875
A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875

A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875

Located in Toulon, FR

Fitted bodice with a crew neck, long basques and fastened at the front with grey silk bell-shaped buttons. Long, elbow-length sleeves finished in a pagoda shape with ruffled flounces...

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1870s French Antique Buttons

Buffet with two glazed bodies – Napoleon III period – Ebonized wood – 19th centu
Buffet with two glazed bodies – Napoleon III period – Ebonized wood – 19th centu

Buffet with two glazed bodies – Napoleon III period – Ebonized wood – 19th centu

Located in NAVILLY, FR

The lower body (H. 94 cm, D. 57 cm) has two solid wood doors decorated with molded panels with circular buttons characteristic of the Napoleon III style, with interior shelf; shelf d...

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18th Century European American Classical Antique Buttons

Materials

Beech

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880
A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

A brown silk faille day dress with pagoda sleeves - France Circa 1880

Located in Toulon, FR

The bodice is complete with ten buttons (buttons are slightly missing) and black piping with jet pearls is applied around the bodice and at the ends of the pagodas.

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1880s French Antique Buttons

Portrait of an artistic Gentleman, c. 1720s
Portrait of an artistic Gentleman, c. 1720s

Portrait of an artistic Gentleman, c. 1720s

By John Vanderbank

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland

He is draped around the middle with loose orange silk, and wears a black jacket fitted with buttons, whose glinting highlights suggest cut-steel embellishment (a fashionable Georgian...

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1720s Old Masters Antique Buttons

Materials

Oil

19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Box with Original Key
19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Box with Original Key

19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Box with Original Key

Located in Tampa, FL

The interior retains its original blue silk lining, complete with tufted silk covered buttons and compartmented storage. The silk shows age appropriate wear and imperfections consist...

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1870s French Antique Buttons

Materials

Ivory, Ebony, Rosewood

Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere
Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere

Aesthetic Movement Bamboo & Rattan Corner Cabinet or Etagere

Located in Milford, NH

Missing one of the decorative cap buttons and one scrolled volute wiggly. Dimensions: 74 in H x 28 in W x 18 in D, with each back side measuring 20 inches.

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF HIGH BACKED ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF HIGH BACKED ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF HIGH BACKED ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Each chair has what's called "Thomas Chippendale Floating Buttons" which is a style of tufting dating back to the 18th Century Condition wise these chairs have been fully restored ...

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1810s English Regency Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Edwardian Farmer & Co Ltd Chain Link Mother of Pearl "Button" Cufflinks
Antique Edwardian Farmer & Co Ltd Chain Link Mother of Pearl "Button" Cufflinks

Antique Edwardian Farmer & Co Ltd Chain Link Mother of Pearl "Button" Cufflinks

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Farmer & Co Ltd of 34 Hunter St, Sydney during an Edwardian era, these antique chain link cufflinks are in remarkable condition, accompanied by its original antique brown-coloured fi...

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Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Buttons

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890
A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890

A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890

Located in Toulon, FR

Chestnut silk moire lining on the officer collar and cuffs with large buttons. Front fastening with 12 chased steel buttons (one button missing).

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1880s French Antique Buttons

20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Round Top, TX

Classic Chesterfield form with rolled arms, tufted button back, and simple buttons line the front. Pleated leather creates dramatic arm fronts.

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Early 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Antique Buttons

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Printed challis Paisley Crinoline Dress Circa 1860
Printed challis Paisley Crinoline Dress Circa 1860

Printed challis Paisley Crinoline Dress Circa 1860

Located in Toulon, FR

Opening on the front with fasteners and buttons covered in black velvet. size bead trimmings and tassels same. chamois cotton lining chintzed .

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1860s French Antique Buttons

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

The figures within the scene are moved by the mechanism using the pull cord and two buttons to the side of the plinth, upon which the framed scene is set.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Buttons

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

An indigo dyed glazed cotton peasant Blouse - France Circa 1850/1900
An indigo dyed glazed cotton peasant Blouse - France Circa 1850/1900

An indigo dyed glazed cotton peasant Blouse - France Circa 1850/1900

Located in Toulon, FR

The collar and cuffs are fastened with original black glass (onyx?) buttons. The glaze was obtained by applying wax, starch and sometimes egg white, which was then passed through a c...

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1860s French Antique Buttons

"Florentine Singer" Bronze Figure by P Dubois 1865
"Florentine Singer" Bronze Figure by P Dubois 1865

"Florentine Singer" Bronze Figure by P Dubois 1865

By Paul Dubois, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Montreal, QC

The sculptor has paid close attention to many details, in the clothing, shoes, buttons, hair, and the musical instrument. The plaster model was exhibited at the Parisian Salon in 186...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique buttons available for sale. The range of distinct antique buttons — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Antique buttons have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique buttons made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique buttons have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Matthew Boulton and Chase and Co. are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,257, while they’re typically $43 on the low end and $1,250,000 highest priced.