Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Antique and

A Collection of Antique and Vintage Metal Buttons with Classical and Mythological Motifs - A group of antique and vintage metal buttons, meticulously arranged on a cream-colored display board. The assortment includes predominantly circular forms, alongside octagonal example. Designs are diverse, featuring classical and mythological motifs with human and animal figures, portraits of Roman emperors (identifiable by inscriptions such as ”ANTONINUS PIUS AVG P P TR P COS II” and ”IMP CAESAR TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P”), architectural elements, flora, fauna, and a stylized sun face. The materials primarily consist of brass, bronze, and various silver-toned metals, with some pieces incorporating black enamel, mother-of-pearl, or colored glass accents. Several buttons display legible Latin text, most notably ”VRBS ROMA,” which translates to ”City of Rome.” Board: 12 inches high x 8.5 inches wide. Buttons: Ranging from approximately 0.5 inches to 2 inches in diameter/width. 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.