Vintage Button Collection and Ideal Jar

Updated August 16, 2026

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Lot number318
Estimate40.00 - 80.00 USD
AuctionHermes, Tiffany & Co, Fine Art & More! Multi Platform
DateAugust 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction houseKellies Estate Services
LocationOkemos, Michigan

This expansive estate collection consists of hundreds of vintage buttons dating from the early to mid-20th century. Materials include mother-of-pearl, milk glass, and early plastics such as celluloid, featuring various shapes and a notable stack of cylindrical off-white buttons. The lot is presented in three clear plastic bags and a vintage Ideal wire-bale glass canning jar.Glass jar height: 6.5 inches.The collection is in good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear and light dust. The metal wire bale on the Ideal jar exhibits surface oxidation and rust.

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