Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Victorian Japonesque

A Collection of Victorian Japonesque Metal Picture Buttons - A group of decorative metal buttons, predominantly circular and varying in size, meticulously mounted on a white display board with blue-inked outlines. The buttons exhibit a diverse range of styles reflecting an East Asian or ”Japonesque” aesthetic, depicting figures in traditional attire (some holding fans), intricate architectural elements such as pagodas, mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons, and natural motifs including birds, butterflies, and floral patterns. The materials include various metals such as brass, bronze, and silver-toned alloys, often featuring contrasting finishes, patination, or darkened recessed areas to enhance the detail. Some designs incorporate openwork or filigree, while others are embossed or engraved. prominent button (images 2 and 16) displays stylized Japanese characters, ”ヤタ” (Yata), alongside a standing figure with a fan. White display board: 10 3/4 inches (27.3 cm) H x 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) W Largest button diameter: 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm) Smallest button diameter: 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) 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.