Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
An assortment of antique and vintage metal buttons, primarily from the United Kingdom. The lot includes several identifiable railway buttons, notably a large brass button for the London & North Western Railway Company and a brass button for the Great Western Railway featuring a GWR monogram beneath a crown. Other transport examples include a Scottish Railway Company button with a lion and crown motif and a white metal button for the Southern Railway. The collection also features livery buttons depicting stags or deer within wreaths, and a group of domed brass buttons, some with bird motifs. One button carries the reverse mark of Gaunt London, and a separate group is contained in a bag labelled Pitt & Co London. The items are fashioned from brass, white metal, and other silver-toned alloys.
Condition report:
Items are in mixed condition consistent with age and use. There is visible surface oxidation, patina, and light scratching throughout. Some buttons, particularly those in the bag, show heavier tarnish. Wear is present on the raised embossed details of several pieces.
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