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Art Deco Flapper's Woolen Swim Suit, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
with shoulder straps fastened with great buttons, and a flared skirt with unusual teal wings and
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Unusual Buttons

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Wool

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Pietra Dura Suite in Original Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, a pair of earrings, and a pair of buttons, in polished hardstone and 9 karat yellow gold. This
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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
. With well-executed blind-fret carving to the square legs and arm supports. Note the unusual treatment
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique Unusual Buttons

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Burnished Steel and Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
An unusual English 19th century large fire grate. The pierced guilloche fret with cut steel
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Unusual Buttons

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Wrought Iron

Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Canopied Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
An unusual early 20th century Edwardian Arts & Crafts canopied cast iron fire grate. The domed cast
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Unusual Buttons

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Copper, Iron

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl buttons. The interior has
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1810s English Regency Antique Unusual Buttons

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Japanese Ceremonial Brocade Jinbaori Vest Jacket
Located in Atlanta, GA
function. The jacket on offer was unusual as it was tailored entirely from the bright Chinese brocade
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Unusual Buttons

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Silk, Brocade

Pre-Columbian Colima Shaman terracotta figure vessel Mexican sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
villages, engaging all levels of the society. It is suggested that the rattles were peyote buttons which
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Unusual Buttons

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Terracotta

Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Hudson, NY
. Unusual to the style is the addition of the rock crystal pendants used throughout the pair. All the prisms
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Unusual Buttons

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Unusual Buttons

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Silk

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Buttons

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Wood, Velvet

Victorian Iron and Brass Griffin Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A Victorian iron and brass Griffin fire grate, the Rococo backplate centered by cabochon, the grate composed of a run of Doric columns with a Greek key apron band below, all supporte...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass, Iron

Victorian Iron and Brass Griffin Fire Grate
Victorian Iron and Brass Griffin Fire Grate
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 19.1 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue, known as a "Nodder'. This Unusual and Highly Detailed Novelty s...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Unusual Buttons

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Porcelain

English Knole Sofa with Custom Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
English Knole sofa with custom upholstery. The sofa has rope and tassels wrapped around decorative walnut finials with hinged sides.
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1980s Antique Unusual Buttons

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Upholstery, Walnut

Claydon Pier Mirrors
By Luke Lightfoot
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional pair of rectangular carved pier mirrors, inspired by the Chinese Room of Claydon. The elaborate carved decoration following the style of Luke Lightfoot in the chinoise...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Antique Unusual Buttons

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Paint, Wood, Gesso

Claydon Pier Mirrors
Claydon Pier Mirrors
H 80 in W 40.25 in D 15 in
19th Century English Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well proportioned 19th century English wing chair in ivory and pale blue damask fabric. Legs and stretchers are mahogany. All joints are solid. Classic design with tall back and narr...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Cotton, Silk, Mahogany

19th Century English Wing Chair
19th Century English Wing Chair
H 49.5 in W 33 in D 26.5 in
French Victorian Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian wrought iron fire grate with arch design backing with fleur de lis design and sun flower finials on front.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Wrought Iron

Brass, Wrought & Cast Iron Fire Grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
A brass, wrought & cast iron fire grate in the Adam manner by Thomas Elsley. The railed serpentine basket above a polished brass pierced fret centered by an engraved tablet, set betw...
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass, Iron

Brass, Wrought & Cast Iron Fire Grate
Brass, Wrought & Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 34 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood wingback settee from the 19th century, with carved foliage motifs and distressed patina. Created in France during the 19th century, this giltwood se...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Buttons

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Wells Fargo Building Painted Cast Iron Winged Mountain Lion Grotesque, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and uncommon circa 1900 painted cast iron winged California mountain lion and bighorn sheep motif grotesque (aka gargoyle) believed to be from a Wells Fargo bank building ...
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Early 1900s American Beaux Arts Antique Unusual Buttons

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Iron

Fret Console Table in the Chippendale manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important blind fret and pierced, carved mahogany rectangular hall table with marble top, of country house proportions inspired by Thomas Chippendale. This item is made to order....
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinese Chippendale Antique Unusual Buttons

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Marble

Blind Fret Library Table in the Chippendale manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Thomas Chippendale inspired blind fret library table with three concealed drawers to the frieze on both sides. Finished in an aged paint stone finish. Can be made to your besp...
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2010s English George III Antique Unusual Buttons

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Mahogany

16 Gilt Encrusted Salad or Dessert Plates, Antique Custom Ordered English C 1910
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of dessert or first course plates with a nice wide collar of 24 karat acid etched gold banding. The perfect size you always need more of. These versatile gold and whi...
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1910s European Antique Unusual Buttons

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Gold

Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire giltwood winged Griffin needlepoint and inlay parlor arm chair. Item features gold gilt wood winged griffin arm supports, bell flower, pinwheel, and ribbon inla...
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Early 20th Century Empire Antique Unusual Buttons

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Fabric, Mahogany

Eagle Console Tables in the manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of carved giltwood console tables in the style of William Kent and the reign of George II. The marble tops rest above the egg and dart and Greek key pattern moulded friezes. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary English George II Antique Unusual Buttons

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Gold Leaf

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Unusual Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An unusual Italian glass chandelier. The glass encased stem is surrounded by three rings of square
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1880s French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass

Antique Unusual Glass Chandelier
Unusual Glass Chandelier
H 39.38 in Dm 20.87 in
Small and Unusual Square Framed Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A small and unusual nickel-plated and embossed square framed chandelier of tent and icicle form
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Early 20th Century English Antique Unusual Buttons

An unusual gilt brass and cut glass chandelier
Located in London, GB
An unusual gilt brass and cut glass three light chandelier. Taking elements from English Regency
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Early 20th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass

French 19th Century Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in London, GB
pans hung with prism drops and buttons. Additionally an unusual bridge support arms hung with plaque
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1880s French Antique Unusual Buttons

Three-Tier Central Hanging Waterfall Chandelier
Located in London, GB
graduating silver plated hoops pierced and hung with unusual square engraved buttons from which triangular
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1910s English Antique Unusual Buttons

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Silver Plate

Early English 19th Century Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in London, GB
profusely hung with hand cut diamond faceted buttons and beautiful larger circular faceted pendant drops
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Early 19th Century English Antique Unusual Buttons

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Cut Glass

Navajo Silver Squash Blossom Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A Classic example of a silver Navajo squash blossom necklace, with an unusual naja that was cast
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Early 20th Century Navajo Antique Unusual Buttons

Recently Restored Twelve-Light Antique Victorian Chandelier
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Bredgar, Kent
top crooks. Dressed with double pointed buttons and pear pendants suspended from its unusual bowl like
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1850s British Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Cut Glass

Black Satin Edwardian Coat with Black Lace Overlay
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an exceptionally beautiful and unusual black satin Edwardian (1901-1919) coat with
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Unusual Buttons

Exquisite & Luxurious Victorian Three-Piece Ensemble
Located in Oradell, NJ
sienna velvet embroidered and fitted bodice with an unusual double-sleeve treatment, a sleeveless white
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

Antique Vanity Box in Coromandel by Jenner & Knewstub
By James Vickery, Jenner and Knewstub
Located in London, GB
have been used to hide its owner's most valuable jewelry. There are two concealed buttons in the
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19th Century English Antique Unusual Buttons

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Silver

Victorian Coral Rose Cut Diamond Fly Buttons in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unique and special pair of buttons from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This unusual set is made
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Exceptionally Rare Set of Ten George III Shirt Buttons by Benjamin Bickerton
Located in London, GB
, however finding a set of shirt buttons is exceptionally unusual. Measures: Length of each button: 0.75
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1770s English Antique Unusual Buttons

Antique Set of Twelve Gothic Pitch Pine Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
stretcher ends with unusual pitch pine buttons united by a turned reeded shaped stretcher. An outstanding
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1870s English Antique Unusual Buttons

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Oak

French Napoleon III Pair of Upholstered Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Napoleon III pair upholstered chairs. Unusual roll back and arm design The
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19th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Bouclé

Louis XVI Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror Blue Painted Mirror with Gilt Medallion
Located in Essex, MA
Circa 1780 Louis XVI neoclassical trumeau mirror with unusual blue and cream paint, features a
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Buttons

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Wool

EDWARDIAN LACE BLOUSE WITH METALLIC EMBROIDERY
Located in Alford, MA
An incredibly beautiful and unusual example of its kind, this high neck lace blouse is over
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Unusual Buttons

K&G Saint Clément French Barbotine Majolica Chimpanzee d'hôtel Absinthe Pitcher
By Saint-Clément
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a blue jacket with red buttons and sits on a red base. His tail forms the handle, his mouth is the
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Unusual Buttons

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Earthenware

Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned Wingback Armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very attractive pair of Napoleon III buttoned wingback armchairs. Unusual design and
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Late 19th Century Antique Unusual Buttons

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Beech

Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned Wingback Armchairs
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Long Antique Victorian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
two central columns open with secret brass buttons to reveal hidden cupboard space. A very fine and
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1880s English Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Oak

Long Antique Victorian Solid Oak Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
two central columns open with secret brass buttons to reveal hidden cupboard space. A very fine and
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Oak

Classical 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Group from France
By Pierre-Louis Detrier 1
Located in Dallas, TX
. This bronze grouping was made in an unusual deep black coloration, with the artist choosing to only
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Unusual Buttons

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Bronze

1890's Victorian White Irish-Crochet Lace Handmade Blouse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
blouse has all the attributes favored by serious collectors: unusual large medallions in the lace pattern
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case with Cut Glass Silver Bottles
Located in Dallas, TX
dark blue velvet fabric, and the two lateral ones have small mother-of-pearl buttons. There are two
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unusual Buttons

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Silver

Antique Gold Bow Ring with Pearl and Enamel
Located in Chicago, IL
cloth bows on dresses and found in jewelry on pins, pendants, buttons, and brooches, but very rarely on
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Mid-17th Century Antique Unusual Buttons

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Pearl, Enamel, Gold

1864 Lincoln & Johnson Presidential Campaign Parade Flag
Located in York County, PA
"Political Buttons, Book III 1789-1916: A Price Guide to Presidential Americana" by Theodore L. Hake (Hakes
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19th Century American Antique Unusual Buttons

Unusual Original Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
Unusual original Arts & Crafts cast iron fireplace with 10 rich green iridescent tiles to the
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Unusual Buttons

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Iron

Japanese Art Deco Silk Pongee Loungewear
Located in New York, NY
. Wonderful unusual printed bird motifs. Unusual front closure of bias loops and blue enamel glass buttons
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1920s Japanese Antique Unusual Buttons

Antique Richly Decorated Tramp Art Quodlibet Mirror circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a rare wooden tramp art wall mirror, decorated with notch carvings and enormous number of unusual
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Unusual Buttons

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Wood

French 19th Century gilt metal and celluloid hair comb, with faux pearls.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This is a really bold and unusual hair ornament. The pearls look like they are buttons on a shirt
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Late 19th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Gilt Metal

Louis XVI Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror Blue Painted Mirror with Gilt Medallion
Located in Essex, MA
Circa 1780 Louis XVI neoclassical trumeau mirror with unusual blue and cream paint, features a
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Buttons

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Wool

Baltic Crystal Chandelier, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An eight sided unusual hanging chandelier with four layers hung with buttons and icicles. The main
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1890s Baltic Antique Unusual Buttons

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Crystal

Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Tao Tie Face Bell Old Patina, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual find from Kyoto during our recent acquisitions trip to Japan. This unusual tall handled
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Unusual Buttons

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Bronze

Glamorous Floral Silk Crepe Gown, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and timeless floral crepe silk gown from the 1930s with cowled, draped neckline, capped
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Unusual Buttons

Victorian White Eyelet and Lace Shoulder Pleat Afternoon Tea Dress - M, 1880s
Located in Tucson, AZ
scallops while still being comfortable and wearable. Though its unusual larger size and ample derrière
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1880s Unknown Antique Unusual Buttons

1920s Silk Cream Floral Embroidered Dress
Located in London, GB
shirtwaister design with an unusual double collar; the second is a deep v-shape with a modesty panel
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1920s American Antique Unusual Buttons

Antique Whitby Jet Mourning Earrings, 9k Gold and Seed Pearl, IMO
Located in NEWARK, GB
This rare and unusual pair of antique Jet Mourning earrings really stand out! They are conversion
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Unusual Buttons

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Ostrich Clips, Circus Collection 1938
By House of Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
brooches adorned(no doubt)a tailored day look with figural buttons from Schiaparelli's famed "Circus
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Unusual Buttons

Unusual English Calamander standing cup
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine and unusual English mid 19th century calamander standing cup with bone finial and bone
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19th Century English Antique Unusual Buttons

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Bone

Unusual Empire Cabinet / Sideboard, France C. 1810
Located in London, GB
which are ebonised carved flowers with central bronze buttons. Original lock and key. To the front are
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19th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Unusual Empire Cabinet / Sideboard, Continental C.1810
Located in London, GB
which are ebonised carved flowers with central bronze buttons. Original lock and key. To the front are
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19th Century French Empire Antique Unusual Buttons

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Unusual Silvered, Louis XVI Style Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual silvered, Louis XVI style chandeliers, with 8 out swept arms, suspending pendent
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Buttons

An unusual cut glass and gilt brass chandelier
Located in London, GB
An unusual cut glass and gilt brass five arm chandelier. The finely cast central gilt brass stem
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Early 20th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass

Most Unusual Wrought Iron, Glass and Crystal Italian Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A most unusual wrought iron, glass and crystal chandelier, the gilt patinated 'fer forge' birdcage
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1870s Italian Antique Unusual Buttons

Unusual English 19th cent. carved figural Monkey card tray.
Located in New York, NY
cards. The monkey and base are carved wood. The tray and buttons are brass.The eyes are glass.
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19th Century English Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass, Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
, the 12 drops to the upper section with unusual alternate cut-glass buttons with shaped gilt bronze
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19th Century British Antique Unusual Buttons

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Bronze

Regency rosewood whatnot
Located in St. Louis, MO
Regency rosewood whatnot, of unusual ractangular form, the four shelves supported by turned posts
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19th Century English Antique Unusual Buttons

Regency rosewood whatnot
Regency rosewood whatnot
H 51 in W 30 in D 13.5 in
1930s Silk Velvet & Lace Morning Robe
Located in Rockwood, ON
unusual one to it - in certain lights it has an almost taupe brown cast to it where the light catches it
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Unusual Buttons

c.1920 Henri Bendel Black Vicuna Cape Coat
By Henri Bendel
Located in Dallas, TX
c.1920 Coat in black vicuna and lined in a brown silk brocade. The coat is very unusual in design
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Unusual Buttons

Early 19th Century Fruitwood Mendlesham Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
An excellent & unusual example of an early 19th century Mendlesham chair made of fruitwood with an
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19th Century English Antique Unusual Buttons

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Elm, Fruitwood

Early 1900s French Waterfall Octagonal Frame Chandelier with Glass Icicle Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
tiers. This waterfall chandelier has an unusual cast brass decorative frame with decorative patterned
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Early 20th Century Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass

Early 1900s Swedish Chandelier with Waterford Crystal Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
frame has six arms all adorned with unusual Waterford crystal drops each suspended from glass buttons
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Unusual Buttons

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Crystal, Brass

Large French Square French Tiered Waterfall Chandelier with Glass Icicle Drops
Located in Stockport, GB
Large French Square French tiered waterfall chandelier with glass icicle drops. An unusual cast
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1920s Antique Unusual Buttons

Early 1900s Pair of Waterfall Chandeliers
Located in Stockport, GB
Early 1900s French pair of waterfall chandeliers dressed in faceted icicle drops. These unusual
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Early 20th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Brass

Danish Early Midcentury Three-Seat Sofa, Fully Restored in Wool
Located in Haverhill, Suffolk
We love this sofa we've named Vera. She's an unusual shape combining the classic Scandi clean lines
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Unusual Buttons

Antique English William IV Mahogany Table, circa 1835
Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first! The unusual design of this antique English mahogany table, circa 1835
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1830s English William IV Antique Unusual Buttons

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Mahogany

Louis Philippe mahogany chest/secretaire from France c. 1865
Located in Houston, TX
An unusual Louis Philippe style mahogany chest of drawers with the original marble top from France
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19th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Marble

Early 19th Century English Oil Portrait Painting of a Gentleman and a Young Boy.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
jacked adorned with a multitude of gilded buttons. As was fashionable in this period, the youth’s costume
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Early 1800s Old Masters Antique Unusual Buttons

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Oil

French Gilded Bronze Antique Chandelier
Located in Chester, GB
buttons with acorn terminal, unusual quatrefoil brass chain links, lovely quality with original faded
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Late 19th Century French Antique Unusual Buttons

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Bronze

Small Oil on Canvas Portrait of Young Boy
Located in Alexandria, VA
painting, but may or may not be original. Note the brass buttons on his outfit. In an unusual detail, he
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19th Century Unknown Antique Unusual Buttons

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Canvas

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