Antique Metal Workwear and Military Buttons
Updated August 16, 2026
| Lot number | 328 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 200.00 USD |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| 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 |
A diverse collection of vintage and antique metal buttons, primarily constructed from brass and copper, housed within a clear glass jar. Specimens include notable workwear brands such as Sweet-Orr, Carhartt, and Ox Hide, alongside American Legion and Patriarchs Militant I.O.O.F. organization buttons. Various pieces feature manufacturer marks from D. Evans & Co., M. C. Lilley & Co., and Rayner Liverpool, with some examples bearing early 20th-century patent dates.Jar height: 6. 5 inchesButton diameters: 0.5 to 1.25 inches.The collection exhibits a range of conditions consistent with age and use. Notable features include surface oxidation, minor loss to enamel and paint, and general wear to the relief patterns.
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