Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Victorian and

A Collection of Victorian and Vintage Mother-of-Pearl and Shell Buttons - A collection of buttons primarily crafted from iridescent mother-of-pearl and shell. The group includes various decorative techniques such as intricate carvings of floral, celestial, and geometric motifs. Construction methods include metal overlays, inset centers, and multi-layered onlay designs. Several specimens are noted in handwritten script as having a green snail base. Notable pieces include a large button with a crescent moon and star motif, an onlay button depicting a bird in flight, and various geometric shapes including octagonal and hexagonal forms. The items are mounted on a white display card labeled UNITED PEARL. Display card: 10 inches in height 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: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction.