Large Collection of Vintage Buttons

Updated August 16, 2026

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Lot number	321
Estimate	50.00 - 100.00 USD
Auction	Hermes, Tiffany & Co, Fine Art & More! Multi Platform
Date	August 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Kellies Estate Services
Location	Okemos, Michigan

This lot features a diverse assortment of vintage garment buttons housed in two painted metal tins. The vast collection includes examples in materials such as mother-of-pearl, carved celluloid, glass, wood, and various plastics, dating from the early to late 20th century. The buttons display a wide range of utilitarian and decorative styles with two-hole, four-hole, and shank-back closures represented.Tins: 8 inches diameter x 3 inches tallThe items are in used, vintage condition. The metal tins exhibit surface oxidation and paint loss consistent with age. While the buttons are generally well-preserved, individual pieces may show minor signs of wear such as light scratches, small chips, or age-related crazing.

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