Grouping of (53) antique buttons, including: (9) rare French gutta percha over carved wood picture buttons depicting a 17th century gentleman; (2) sterling silver Dutch buttons with flower and woman motif; (1) 3rd Ave. Knopf König Graz Napoleon button; (2) Spanish coin buttons featuring King Fernando VII; (1) engraved bone with monogram CL; (1) cloth on metal clock button; (1) Boy Scouts of America brass eagle and fleur de lis lapel pin, marked Pat. 1911 on back; and various other metal, shell, glass, and wood buttons. Dimensions: Dia: 39mm Condition: Carved wood with damage and losses to gutta percha; glass buttons with some chips, one metal button separated from backing; the rest showing general signs of age and use.

All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. We will offer in house Domestic USA priority mail shipping starting at $15 and increasing only with volume and insurance. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday March 31st through FridayApril 9th 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.