Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Antique and

A Collection of Antique and Vintage Buttons and Pins, in Various Metals, Enamel, and Glass, Featuring Figural, Historical, and Animal Motifs - This collection comprises an estimated sixty to group of antique and vintage buttons and a few small pins, primarily crafted from various metals such as brass, bronze, and pewter, some featuring enamel, paint, or embedded glass elements. Styles range from classical and historical revival imagery, including Roman ”coin type” buttons (marked ”ROMA” and ”VRES”), to figural scenes depicting characters like ”Pierrot & Pierrette” (French, referring to Commedia dell'arte characters), ”Paul & Virginie” (French, referring to the novel), and ”Carmen & Toreador.” Also present are portraits of ”Mozart,” ”Henry VII Navarre,” and a Roman soldier, alongside animals such as a lion, deer, and prairie dog. notable button, depicting a colorful religious or biblical scene, is identified through web intelligence as 'Noah and the Ark' by Yiannis Koutsis, part of 'The Creation' series. Several buttons showcase intricate filigree or repoussé designs, with example bearing a handwritten label referencing ”16th Century Italian Cellini.” Manufacturer markings such as ”SCOVILL MFG CO WATERBURY SUPERIOR” are visible on some reverse sides. Additional items include an ”AMERICAN LEGION” button and a ”BANKAMERICARD” enamel pin. The display board measures approximately 16 inches wide by 10.5 inches high. 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.