Spring Button Auction Day 2
Lot 2573:
Description
This collection is organized across several display boards and worksheets, categorized by themes including ladybugs, nautical sailing, and shells. As evidenced by the diverse materials and construction methods, theses items are buttons fashioned from painted ceramic, plastic, pewter, brass, copper, and silver. The nautical grouping includes pieces labeled as scrimshaw on antler, coconut shell, celluloid, and jasperware, with depictions of sailing vessels, lighthouses, and anchors. The shell collection features various forms such as scallops and nautilus, utilizing mother-of-pearl, metallized plastic, and glass. Notable materials identified by handwritten labels include leather inserts in walnut, compression molded plastic, and turtle shell. One specific grouping is noted as being purchased from Great Britain. The items are mounted on labeled boards or housed in individual plastic bags for organization. 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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