Assortment of Vintage Bakelite and Celluloid Butto

Updated August 16, 2026

This collection features a group of 100 vintage and antique buttons mounted on four grey cardboard cards, showcasing a variety of early plastics including Bakelite and celluloid. The assortment includes two-hole, four-hole, and shank-style buttons in a range of colors such as oxblood, eggplant purple, and burnt orange, many of which display Art Deco geometric carvings and marbled finishes. Significant examples within the lot include a large brown carved button and a prominent purple domed coat button.Large Brown Carved Button: 2 1/4 inches in diameterLarge Purple Domed Button: 1 3/4 inches in diameterSmallest Buttons: 3/8 inch in diameter.The collection is in good vintage condition overall, with minor surface wear, light scratches, and dust consistent with age. The mounting cards show expected toning, edge wear, and light staining, with some individual wire fasteners appearing loose.

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