Spring Button Auction Day 1
Lot 2329:
Description
This collection of vintage and decorative buttons is presented on a labeled display board, primarily showcasing a palette of blue, turquoise, and cerulean. These are buttons crafted from a diverse range of materials including celluloid, casein, Bimini-type glass, leather, ceramic, acrylic, and vegetable ivory. Notable examples include a large hand-painted leather cat face, a laser-cut Eiffel Tower motif on vegetable ivory, and a shell butterfly. Technical classifications identified by labels include Basse-taille enamel, turquoise and opal chips set in silver marked DRF Jr. Sterling, acetate sculpted coutier-type, and neoprene synthetic rubber. The group features various decorative techniques such as hand-painting, laser-cutting, and sculpting.
The display board measures approximately 9 inches in height. 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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