Miniature porcelain or enamel plaque, oval shape, hand painted with a lady in 18th century costume. This is held in a brass collar and surrounded by a border of tiny facetted cut steels, individually rivetted to the flat brass base. Exquisite detail on so small a button. Metal U-shaped shank. Price is per button

Size 1/2” (1.2 cm) tall

Antique solitaire or bachelor button, with detachable shank which is released with a spring mechanism. I believe the top is made of polished horn, imitating tortoiseshell. One corner is embellished with an inlaid insect, with a metal body (probably silver), and mother of pearl wings. The metal fixing with detachable stud shank, is screwed to the back. No backmark. A charming and collectable button.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Antique black glass waistcoat ball button, with specks of red foil inside the glass. Small brass backplate and metal loop shank. Price is per button

Size 1/2” (1.2 cm) exc. shank

Small vintage buttons, known as “twinkle” buttons. Hexagonal shape, made of pierced brass over a reflective layer beneath, so that they twinkle when catching the light. Two-part construction with white metal back and hump shank. Price is per button.

Very small size: 5/16” (0.7 cm)

Antique English silver buttons, with pretty pierced design of flowers and scrolls. Hallmarked: maker’s initials WH, lion for Birmingham Assay office, lion for sterling silver and date letter “b” for 1901. Would benefit from a gentle polish which would make the hallmarks clearer. Otherwise generally in good vintage condition. Price is per button

Size 1” (2.5 cm)

Lovely Victorian glass button, Art Nouveau style, made of opaline glass - pale blue with orange tones from some angles. The molded Paisley pattern is highlighted in gold lustre. Four-way metal box shank Vintage condition with rubbing to the lustre and slight age related wear, but still a pretty button

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Victorian picture button showing a castle with turrets, made of tinted stamped brass over a black painted background. Two-piece construction with black painted metal back and loop shank.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

Vintage mother of pearl cardigan buttons, plain design with slight concave dip and bevelled rim. Flat back with plastic shank glued to the back. The glue has slightly discoloured with age but still serviceable. Price is per button.

Size 11/16” (1.7 cm)

Antique enamel button, with a scalloped edge, decorated with crescents and tiny stars, in turquoise and cream champleve enamel. This surrounds a larger star made of tiny facetted cut steels and a larger steel in the centre. The cut steels are rivetted to a separate piece which is rivetted to the base of the button in two places. Gilt metal back and loop shank. Back stamped: E. M.PARIS.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)

A lovely vintage/antique stud button, square shaped gilt metal top with rounded sides and chased floral decoration. This is pierced by a horse shoe shaped, flat, black glass piece, carved intaglio with a classical style male head, with helmet. Flat back and stud type shank, which folds up to fit through a button hole, and flattens out to hold the button in place.

Size 13/16” (2 cm) square, slightly larger on the diagonal.

Victorian picture button, showing an elaborate, black-tinted brass fern leaf over black painted background. Probably originally a mourning button. Two-part construction with black painted metal back and loop shank.

Size 1” (2.6 cm)

Vintage, translucent purple glass button, concave shape, painted with flowers. Molded back and two sewing holes. Slight signs of wear but still pretty

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Antique English silver button, with stamped image of a lady in classical style, playing a lyre. Hallmarked: maker’s initials RP, anchor for Birmingham Assay office, lion for sterling silver, and date letter “b” for 1901.

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm)

Victorian picture button, showing hunting trophies, including a stag’s head, satchel, hunting horn, dagger, powder horn, etc. The image is in high relief, with a hollow space between this and a flat back with air holes. Crescent shaped stud shank.

Size 1.2” (3 cm)

Vintage Art Deco buttons, in a pretty shade of apple/jade green laminated with a layer of cream in between. Square shape with one rounded corner and one corner cut away to reveal the layers beneath. Two sewing holes. Price is per button. Stylish vintage!

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm) square

Molded brown glass button, rounded square shape, incised, diagonal, wavy lines highlighted with pale green paint. Self shank. Price is per button

Size 7/8” (2.2 cm) diagonally

Antique silver buttons, with stamped silver image of a seated figure among scrolls. Hallmarked on the back: maker’s initials L&S, anchor for Birmingham Assay office, lion for sterling silver and date letter “a” for 1900. Price is per button

Sze 3/4” (1.9 cm)