Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Antique Embossed


A Collection of Antique Embossed Brass and Gilt Metal Buttons - A collection of antique metal buttons, primarily crafted from brass and gilt-toned metal, dating from the mid-to-late 19th century. The buttons feature various embossed and relief designs including floral motifs, geometric patterns, basketweave textures, and heraldic-style imagery often found on period uniform buttons. The items are mounted on a white display card with a hand-drawn grid and handwritten ink identifications for manufacturers and retailers. Identified makers and firms include Scovills & Co., Benedict & Burnham, R & W Robinson, W.H. Jones & Co., Ives, Kendrick, Leavenworth, Spencer & Sperry, Smith & Hopkins, Wadhams-Coe Co., and Ives Scott & Co. The lot includes a clear plastic storage bag labeled DIVISION I. Display card: 8.5 x 11 inches Pick up is Friday, March 13 from 10 am to 4 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.