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Up for sale is a gorgeous, larger estate collection of nine (9) authentic antique Victorian-era metal picture and story buttons. These highly collectible 19th-century sewing notions feature beautiful high-relief raised details, intricate openwork stencil patterns, and classic botanical and allegorical themes.
The collection includes the following designs:
• 1x "Two Cherubs / Cupids" (Charming small relief button showing two winged figures)
• 1x "Goddess in the Garden" / "Classic Lady" (Beautiful intricate brass openwork stencil button depicting a lady walking among flowers)
• 1x "Openwork Floral Medallion" (Stunning lace-like filigree design with center floral clusters)
• 1x "Victorian Painted Rose / Peony" (Multi-piece design featuring a relief flower set against a contrast reddish-pink background)
• 1x "Art Nouveau Ornate Paisleys / Swirls" (Textured dark metal button with looping, stylized organic lines)
• 1x "Plum / Fruit Branch" (Deep openwork border showing a high-relief fruit nestled in leaves)
• 1x "Geometric Banner Stripe" (Striking gold-tone textured background with a decorative center bar)
• 1x "Art Nouveau Stylized Bud" (Curving stems and leaves inside a thick pewter-colored rim)
• 1x "Botanical Rose Sprig" (Crisp multi-layered silver-toned floral cluster inside a segmented geometric frame)
Condition:
All 9 buttons are in excellent, genuine antique condition with wonderful, natural age patina. The relief and cutout work remain sharp and crisp. Back shanks are complete and intact. Minor surface wear and natural oxidation are present as expected for authentic items over 100 years old. Please examine the high-resolution photos carefully for an exact look at the details.
Shipping & Handling:
Will be safely padded and carefully packed to prevent scratching during transit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!