Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage and

A Collection of Vintage and Antique-Style Silver-Tone and Patinated Metal Buttons, formerly of Mrs. Robb - A collection of numerous decorative buttons, likely vintage or antique-style, primarily crafted from a dark-patinated or silver-tone base metal, mounted on a light-colored display board. The buttons exhibit a diverse array of intricate designs, including floral, geometric, filigree, and faceted patterns, with some potentially featuring cut steel or glass elements to create varied textures and finishes. notable example displays a checkerboard pattern with white floral inlays on a gold-tone ground. While predominantly circular, the collection also includes hexagonal and square forms. Handwritten notations in blue ink accompany many buttons, indicating apparent prices (e.g., ”25-”, ”50-”, ”1.00”, ”2.00”) and descriptive terms such as ”Hexagon,” ”twinkle,” and ”Crase.” The verso of the display board bears the inscription ”Mrs Robb.” Buttons range in size from approximately 0.5 to 1.25 inches. Display board measures approximately 8.5 inches wide. Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 am to 2 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: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction.