Spring Button Auction Day 1
Lot 2234:
Description
This collection of antique and vintage decorative buttons is presented across three themed display boards. The buttons are constructed from various materials including brass, silver-toned metal, celluloid, glass, and enamel. One cream-colored board titled BACKGROUND OF CELLULOID displays buttons with diverse patterns and metal filigree accents. A silver-toned board features buttons with descriptive labels such as Opalescent, Black Glass OME, and Scarce shape. A third dark blue board titled UNDER CELLULOID (THINGS) SHIELD contains buttons featuring small portrait miniatures and illustrations under protective celluloid covers. Decorative techniques observed include filigree work, molded glass, and pictorial inserts. 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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