Spring Button Auction Day 2
Lot 2908:
Description
This collection consists of an assortment of vintage buttons, primarily composed of celluloid, mounted on several display cards. These items are buttons exhibiting a variety of styles, including Art Deco and mid-century modern influences, with designs featuring geometric engravings, floral patterns, marbled textures, and multi-layered constructions. The display cards are categorized with printed labels such as WAFERS CELLULOID, WAFER, and CELLULOID TIGHT TOPS, and include handwritten notations regarding material composition, such as celluloid on celluloid with celluloid back. The assortment includes various shapes such as circular, square, and heart-shaped forms, with techniques including carving, lamination, and engraving. Market comparisons suggest the potential inclusion of materials such as Bakelite and vegetable ivory within similar vintage lots.
Width: 18 inches 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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