Spring Button Auction Day 1

A Collection of Vintage and Antique Carved Shell and Colonial Pearl Buttons

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Start price: $5

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Description

This collection features an assortment of vintage and antique buttons mounted on two display boards. These items are buttons primarily manufactured from mother-of-pearl and other shell materials. The collection is organized under labels for Carved Shell and Colonial Pearl Thick/Old/Heavy. The buttons display various decorative styles, including relief carvings, geometric motifs, and floral designs. The finishes show natural iridescence in a color palette ranging from creamy white to charcoal gray. Construction includes both sew-through holes and shank-style attachments. Some buttons feature handwritten classifications such as Water and 3 Hole.

Display boards measure approximately 18 inches in total width when placed side-by-side. Pick up is Friday, March 13 from 10 am to 4 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax is collected on this auction.

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