Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage and

A Collection of Vintage and Antique Thematic Buttons, 'Snakes & Lizards' - A collection of vintage and antique buttons, thematically grouped and presented on a white cardboard display sheet with the handwritten notation ”Snakes & Lizards.” The collection comprises numerous buttons varying in size, material, and design. Materials observed include brass, bronze, and silver-toned metals, with examples featuring applied enamel, patination, faceted glass, or mother-of-pearl. The stylistic range is diverse, encompassing intricate relief work, classical profiles, and various motifs. Notable examples include buttons depicting anchors, a caduceus beneath a crown with visible text ”ROYAL NAVY C.W.S.” and ”ST. R. N. A. S.”, an eagle devouring a snake on a button resembling a Mexican coin marked ”ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” (United Mexican States), and a souvenir-style button reading ”ACAPULCO HOLIDAY”. Display card: 10.5 x 7.5 inches. Buttons range from approximately 0.5 to 1.25 inches in diameter. 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.