Bidspirit auction | A Collection of European and

A Collection of European and World Buttons, Mimicking Historical Coinage and Medals, 17th to 20th Century - A group of circular buttons, predominantly metallic in various alloys such as brass, bronze, and silver-toned metals, with some identified as pewter or having a ”wood-back” construction. Their designs are diverse, often mimicking historical coinage and medals, featuring portraits of monarchs (e.g., LUDWIG II KÖNIG V. BAYERN - Ludwig II King of Bavaria; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP: - George V, by the Grace of God, King of all Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India), heraldic crests, and allegorical figures (e.g., URBS ROMA - City of Rome). Visible dates and annotations, including 1669, 1826, 1912, 1945, and ”Early Late 18th”, suggest a broad chronological range. Some buttons are labeled as ”Copy of U.S. Gold Dollar” or originating from specific regions like ”Sweden”, ”Germany”, ”France”, and ”Nepal”. Many buttons bear manufacturer markings such as ”FIRMINS & SONS LONDON” or ”WARRANTED”. Diameter range: 1.3 cm to 3.8 cm (approximately 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches) 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.