Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Early
A Collection of Vintage Early to Mid-20th Century Workwear and Advertising Stud Back Buttons - A group of vintage 'stud back' buttons, as indicated by the handwritten inscription ”all Stud Back” on the accompanying aged, discolored cardboard display sheet. The buttons are predominantly round and metallic, crafted from various alloys including brass, copper, and possibly nickel-plated metals. They display a range of patinas, from polished to heavily tarnished, with some exhibiting verdigris. Designs are diverse, featuring various brand names and iconic imagery such as locomotives, ships, and geometric patterns. Notable brands visible within the collection include ”WHALE BRAND,” ”SIGNAL,” ”STEVENSON AERO BRAND,” ”POWR HOUSE UNION MADE,” ”OSHKOSH B'GOSH,” ”BIG MAC,” ”SWEET-ORR,” ”CARHARTT,” and ”SANFORIZED,” indicative of early to mid-20th-century workwear or advertising. Cardboard display sheet: 8 inches (20.3 cm) H x 5.5 inches (14 cm) W 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.