Bidspirit auction | A group of Antique Egyptian

A group of Antique Egyptian Revival and Classical Revival Buttons, 19th/20th Century - A group of assorted antique buttons, predominantly circular and varying in size, presented on an off-white card with penciled circles indicating placement. The buttons primarily feature Egyptian Revival and Classical Revival themes, crafted from materials such as patinated and gilt metal, some with enamel or blackening, and a few embellished with small faceted stones. Designs include various pharaoh busts, sphinxes, pyramids, Egyptian deities, hieroglyphs, and other symbolic motifs. cream-colored button clearly displays stylized hieroglyphs that translate to ”TUTANKHAMUN,” while another gilt metal button shows a classical figure and is marked ”CAESAR IMP.” (Latin for ”Caesar Imperator” or ”Caesar Commander/Emperor”). A white button in a metal bezel features a classical female bust in cameo style. The reverse of a similar card reveals handwritten notes with pricing and descriptive labels such as ”Antony + Cleopatra,” ”Pharaohs in Chariot,” and ”Egyptian motifs,” indicating a curated collection. Card dimensions: 27.5 cm (10.8 inches) x 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) Largest button diameter: 3 cm (1.2 inches) Smallest button diameter: 1 cm (0.4 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.