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Rare Victorian Games Table circa 1840 Drop Middle Secret Drawers and Buttons
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1840 early Victorian English
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1840s British Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

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Oak

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Military uniform buttons
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Early 1900s British High Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

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Brass

Antique Limoges Neorenaissance Enamel Soldier Beauty Buttons Cufflinks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare pair of beautifully enamelled buttons - cufflinks with portaits of a couple dressed
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Rare Buttons

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Rare Pair of Regency Temple Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare pair of Regency temple of love candlesticks unusually on marble bases with five glass
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1810s British Regency Antique Rare Buttons

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Marble

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
by concealed spring operated buttons: the writing surface edged with a gilt bronze guard cast with
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1860s English Louis XV Antique Rare Buttons

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Schiaparelli Black Quilted Faille Evening Cape, 1951
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Rare Schiaparelli Haute Couture Mandarin Black Quilted Faille Cape, 1951 Amazingly chic and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Rare Buttons

A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
applied embroidered braids with red cotton thread and gold thread, two buttons bell attached. Madder red
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Early 1800s Turkish Antique Rare Buttons

Antique A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
A Rare Ottoman Banyan in Embroidered Silk - Early 19th century
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Size: Equivalent french size 36
Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare antique Chinese Yun Jian embroidered silk cloud collar dating from circa
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Rare Buttons

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Silk

Antique Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880
Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880
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H 23.63 in W 29.93 in D 0.4 in
Huguenin Berthoud. A Rare Early Gold, Hunting Cased, Watch Chronograph C1860
Located in London, GB
Huguenin Berthoud Locle. A Rare Early 18ct Yellow Gold, Hunting Cased, Keywind Watch with
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19th Century Swiss Antique Rare Buttons

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, hand
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1760s English Georgian Antique Rare Buttons

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Georgian Pink Paste Ear Drops of Rare Size and Color
Located in Stamford, CT
as buttons, decorations sewn into Georgian gowns or parts of necklaces. These came to me as you see
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Rare Buttons

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Other, Sterling Silver

Rare 1890s Women's Cream Shaggy Mohair and Wool Winter Over Coat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1890s women's cream shaggy mohair and wool winter over coat. Complete your Victorian wardrobe
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1890s American Antique Rare Buttons

A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1930 French Haute Couture Rare CollectibleHaute Couture coat or kaftan of evening
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1920s French Antique Rare Buttons

Very Rare 1898-1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for auction this very rare circa
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1890s English Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

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Fabric

19th Century Antique Farahan Sarouk
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Farahan Sarouk – West Persia The creative use of space, choice of colours, and rare white gold
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rare Buttons

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Wool

1900s Edwardian Navy and Cream Cotton Bathing Suit
Located in London, GB
a snap closure and two buttons. A rare survivor of period clothing that is in superb antique
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Early 1900s Antique Rare Buttons

Bodice and Skirt in Scottish Tartan and Velvet -England Circa 1890-1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1885/1900 Scotland or North England Rare winter set with skirt and corset, very middle class
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1890s British Antique Rare Buttons

Large French Presentation Buffet Solid Mahogany 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
strength. This is how the drawers can be opened daily and hold many sometimes heavy objects. The buttons
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Rare Buttons

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Mahogany

Antique George IV Newcastle English Sterling Silver Coasters (1823)
By George Samuel Lewis & John Wright
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George IV English sterling silver
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1820s English George IV Antique Rare Buttons

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland in the mid-19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a
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1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical snuff box with minatur painting
Musical snuff box with minatur painting
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 2.09 in
A French Marine Troop Paletot Jacket - model 1851 in Marine wool cloths
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1851 France A rare Troupe de Marin paletot jacket, model 1851, dating from the Monarchie de
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1850s French Antique Rare Buttons

French 17th Century Carved Walnut Coffer with Arches, Trees and Flower Motifs
Located in Wells, ME
evergreen trees. The apron is shaped and there are applied floral buttons in the corners. The single
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Rare Buttons

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Walnut

French Art Nouveau Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Gaston Laffite
Located in Poitiers, FR
Nouveau period represents 2 flowers whose stems are interlaced and strewn with 4 buttons pearls, supposed
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Rare Buttons

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Italian Horse Miniature Gent Cufflinks 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
box Rare, distinctive, collectable Wonderful condition throughout Metal: 18 Kt rose gold, tested
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Rare Buttons

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18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Diamond White Enamel Formal Wear Dress Set Art Deco 1910 Cufflinks Studs
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, Studs and Buttons in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold and dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1910, and in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Rare Buttons

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Edwardian SilkOrganza&Lace Buttoned BowTied Peplum BranquinhoLike Blouse
Located in Chicago, IL
label or tags, the shirt buttons in back, while there are three matching organza-covered buttons to
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Rare Buttons

Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Located in Berlin, DE
and leg buttons very elaborate workmanship and rare furniture smooth thrusts made of solid linden
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Rare Buttons

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Mahogany

Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
Empire or Biedermeier Secretary Mahogany, 1815
H 65.36 in W 45.67 in D 20.87 in
Chanel Boutique Vintage Oversize Maxi Dress Shirt Cover Up 92P 1992
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel rare vintage oversize maxi dress shirt adorned with full length Chanel CC interlocking
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19th Century French Antique Rare Buttons

French Blaude or Peasant Blouse In Glazed Linen Dyed Indigo -French 19th Century
Located in Toulon, FR
glazed cotton, France from Normandy second half XIXth century. Rare testimony of French folk art, this
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1860s French Antique Rare Buttons

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class all its own. Crafted of 18K yellow gold, no detail was
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Rare Buttons

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
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H 1.66 in W 1.13 in L 1.13 in
Antique Pair of English Old Sheffield Entree Dishes 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisitely high-quality and rare antique pair of English Old Sheffield Plate, silver
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1780s Antique Rare Buttons

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Silver Plate

Japanese Double Breasted Vintage Swirl Print Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boston, MA
Rare kimono with buttons and deep sleeve drop. Circa: 1920s Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk
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1920s Japanese Antique Rare Buttons

Fuschia Satin Evening Burnous By Liberty of London (Attributed to) Circa 1920
By Liberty of London
Located in Toulon, FR
adorned with matching embroidered buttons with pink cord passes. Buttoned collar placket embroidered with
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1920s British Antique Rare Buttons

1930-40 Horsehair Quirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Horsehair quirt with original leather flapper and buttons. Like new condition. From Montana
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rare Buttons

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Other

1920s Purple Eggplant Vintage Roaring 20s Velvet Flapper Dress w/ Lace Collar
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic AND rare 1920s regal dark purple / eggplant silk velvet flapper dress! Chic drop waist, with
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1920s Antique Rare Buttons

Antique Victorian Calico Dress
Located in New York, NY
I am so excited to share this incredibly rare Victorian calico dress; it's so difficult to find
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1880s Antique Rare Buttons

Antique Victorian Calico Dress
Antique Victorian Calico Dress
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VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE LION'S HAIRY PAW BERGERE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly
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1880s English Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

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Leather, Hardwood

Old French Library Late 19th Century Solid Oak Period Tiles
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
gougeons. This is very rare. The glazing is original. The three doors are numbered. This numbering
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rare Buttons

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Oak

Vintage 1930's Black lace evening dress, Salmon pink slip
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare vintage c1930s evening dress. A black lace overdress with a metal zipper up the front and
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Early 20th Century British Antique Rare Buttons

19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs-Bergeres. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship and
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Rare Buttons

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Upholstery, Walnut

Exceptional French Art Deco Gold Kid Boots
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare French Art Deco Gold Kid Boots. Of fine gold kid leather with high multi
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1910s French Antique Rare Buttons

Italian Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare Italian cabinet of the 18th century in walnut Very beautiful piece of furniture in
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rare Buttons

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Walnut

Italian Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
Italian Walnut Cabinet - 18th Century
H 75.99 in W 50.01 in D 24.02 in
Pair Elizabethan William Shakespeare Christopher Marlowe Figural Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
scrolled decorative elements. Well executed with fine details- texture of fabric, buttons of the clothing
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Late 19th Century Elizabethan Antique Rare Buttons

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Metal

English Art Déco Wine Bottle Coat in Pure Silver England 1920s, Stamped
Located in Salzburg, AT
Rare wine bottle coat in silver from the Art Déco period, England 1920s. Extremely dekroatives
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Rare Buttons

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Silver

B.Hass Jeune Rose Gold Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
Mon B.Hass Jeune. A Rare Massive 18ct Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Split Second
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19th Century Swiss Antique Rare Buttons

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Rose Gold

Early 20th Century 14-Karat Indonesian Gold and Coral Kerosang Kebaya Pin
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful and rare early 20th century antique yellow gold Kerosang pin brooch for your Kebaya. A
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

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Coral, Gold

18C Mexican/Texan Bargueno Style Chest on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut buttons, on the front doors, are more recent replacements for the original buttons that were
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Mid-18th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Rare Buttons

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Maple, Walnut, Pine

19th Century, Southern Plains Beaded High-Top Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
beaded bands down the seam and across the cuff, and brass buttons as accents with fringe along sides
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Rare Buttons

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Hide, Beads

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
By Ruskin Pottery
Located in Stourbridge, GB
almost impossible to find as they are so rare. Of its type you will not find a better example. It is in
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Rare Buttons

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Copper

French Revolution Rolled Paper Picture of the Storming of the Bastille
Located in London, by appointment only
A very rare mid 19th-century picture depicting the storming the Bastille in Paris, 14 July 1789
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Rare Buttons

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Paper

Antique Old Sheffield Plate Regency Wine Cooler, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful and rare antique English Old Sheffield Plate, silver on copper, Regency wine
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1820s English Regency Antique Rare Buttons

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Sheffield Plate

Antique Pair Old Sheffield Oval Sauce Tureens & Covers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English Old Sheffield Plate, silver plated sauce
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1820s English Antique Rare Buttons

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Sheffield Plate

Landscape Painting Called "A Norrland Valley" by Swedish Artist Oscar Lycke
Located in Stockholm, SE
folding shirts and selling buttons behind a merchant’s counter, Lycke’s restless dreams of becoming an
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Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Rare Buttons

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Oil, Board

Original Screen Worn Movie Dress Period 1800 Calico Prairie Lace Vintage Antique
Located in Berlin, BE
One of a kind rare collectors piece! The original dress worn on screen by actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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Early 18th Century Antique Rare Buttons

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items. This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

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Hardwood, Leather

Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful, rare and highly decorative antique English Old Sheffield Plate Regency wine
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1820s English Regency Antique Rare Buttons

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Sheffield Plate

Antique 18k Gold LFG Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
pearl-bearing mollusk with no human intervention or assistance. Pearl culturing, plastic buttons, and
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Rare Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Dolphin Arm Venetian Grotto Swivel Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, circa 1830 Italian Venetian
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1830s Italian Regency Antique Rare Buttons

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Yellow Cowboy Slicker
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Yellow oil cloth cowboy slicker with slit back outside pockets and brass buttons. Corduroy collar
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1870s American Antique Rare Buttons

Materials

Fabric

Yellow Cowboy Slicker
Yellow Cowboy Slicker
H 60 in W 22 in D 2 in
Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century: Harlequin and Columbine with
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1850s German Rococo Antique Rare Buttons

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Porcelain

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Antique Rare Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique rare buttons available for sale. The range of distinct antique rare buttons — often made from metal, wood and silver — can elevate any home. Antique rare buttons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique rare buttons are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique rare buttons over the years, but those made by A.E. Jones, George Samuel Lewis & John Wright and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Rare Buttons?

Prices for antique rare buttons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique rare buttons begin at $189 and can go as high as $157,434, while the average can fetch as much as $2,607.