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Rare Antique Buttons

Antique French Revolution Button Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An extraordinary pair of earrings created from very rare buttons dating to the time of the French
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Late 18th Century Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

Rare Theater Masks Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Buttons Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
All the world’s a stage.. Rare, enchanting theatrical interest Art Nouveau period French
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Military uniform buttons
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Early 1900s British High Victorian Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Japanese Buttons Silver Chrysanthemum
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare pair of silverJapanese buttons was created in the second half of the 19th century. The
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1880s Japanese Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Silver

Antique Limoges Neorenaissance Enamel Soldier Beauty Buttons Cufflinks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare pair of beautifully enamelled buttons - cufflinks with portaits of a couple dressed
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Antique Canadian Set Of Three 14K Yellow Gold Reverse Painted Fox Buttons
Located in Sewickley, PA
This fine set of three antique Canadian reverse-painted buttons is a rare example of early sporting
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1920s Art Deco Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Five AGL Certified Burma No Heat Ruby Buttons 22 Karat Gold
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Decorative jewels set. 'Buttons'. Rare. Collectors item. There are five. Each one carries two
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Early 20th Century Indian Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Japanese Double Breasted Vintage Swirl Print Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boston, MA
Rare kimono with buttons and deep sleeve drop. Circa: 1920s Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk
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1920s Japanese Rare Antique Buttons

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Located in Hadley, MA
amusing, boldly relief carved coat buttons. A rare survivor.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Pine

Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
Keystone Cop Double Sided Whirligig
H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Rare A E Jones Set Silver Ruskin Buttons, Birmingham, 1903
By A.E. Jones
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very rare set of six English silver hallmarked buttons, Birmingham 1903 by A.E.Jones. Each of
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Sterling Silver

A very rare set of six George III Coat Buttons
Located in London, GB
The Buttons are circular in form with typical ring fasteners soldered on the reverse. The face of
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18th Century and Earlier Scottish Rare Antique Buttons

1920S Cream Silk Rare Men s French Pullover Shirt With Glass Buttons
Located in New York, NY
1920S Cream Silk Rare Men's French Pullover Shirt With Glass Buttons
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1920s Rare Antique Buttons

Exceptionally Rare Set of Ten George III Shirt Buttons by Benjamin Bickerton
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally rare set of ten shirt buttons are oval in form with plain round fasteners on the
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1770s English Rare Antique Buttons

Rare Victorian Games Table circa 1840 Drop Middle Secret Drawers and Buttons
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1840 early Victorian English
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1840s British Victorian Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Oak

Very Fine and Rare Set of 10 George III Coat Buttons in Sizes by Gabriel Wirgman
Located in London, GB
The buttons are circular in form and consist of four small buttons for the cuffs and six larger
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1770s English Rare Antique Buttons

A French Babani Couture Embroidered Satin Kaftan - Museum Piece Circa 1920
By Babani
Located in Toulon, FR
buttons. Rich chinese appliqué embroidery in gold chenille. Label Babani Bd Haussmann Paris. Some rare and
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1910s French Rare Antique Buttons

Napoleon III Cartonnier Cabinet with 21 Compartments, France 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
condition, original cartons. Ornamentation of gilded bronzes with motifs, ingot molds, buttons, label
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19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze

Amazon or Fancy costume by Maison Beer in the 18th century style - Paris C.1905
Located in Toulon, FR
condition, as is the preserved glitter of the embroidery and silver buttons. A rare fashion collector's item
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Early 1900s French Rare Antique Buttons

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Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box Stand
By Fabergé
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning, modern limited edition Russian Faberge 18ct gold box mounted on a detachable fitted four leg stand. The rectangular box has a hinged cover decorated with green guilloche ...
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20th Century Russian Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Gold

Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box 
Stand
Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box 
Stand
$19,265
H 1.28 in W 2.07 in D 1.58 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze, Wire

1950s W Germany 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pair of cufflinks from West Germany were made with 14k yellow gold and a rich blue lapis. These cufflinks embody sophistication and luxury. Each cufflinks features poli...
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1950s Contemporary Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Steel

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
$16,367
H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in
Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality. Designer: Attributed to circle of Josef Maria Olbrich (1867 - 1908). Olbrich, the world-famo...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Other

Tiffany Co Schlumberger YG Love Knot Cufflink Dress Set
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger YG Cufflink Dress Set in a Love Knot design, bigger knot is marked 18k YG & Schlumberger, 12.1 mm diameter, 1" length, small knot is marked 14k YG, 8.8mm di...
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1990s Rare Antique Buttons

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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1890s European Victorian Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
$53,875
W 1.58 in L 5.71 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$6,959 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
$11,593 / set
H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Italian Oval Oil on Board Gilt Carved Wood Portrait of a Gentleman, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian oval oil on board gilt carved wood portrait of a gentleman in the original floral and berry frame, 18th century.
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1770s Italian Neoclassical Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
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Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
$32,000
H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Raymond Subes Table Lamp
By Raymond Subes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco table lamp in forged iron with alabaster shade by Raymond Subes, circa 1923. Measures: About 25" high. Documented. (1893-1970) French metalworker Ray...
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Iron

Raymond Subes Table Lamp
Raymond Subes Table Lamp
$12,500
H 25 in Dm 8 in
Rare Antique French Goyard Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive E. Goyard steamer trunk, Paris, France circa 1900. It features a dome shaped trunk case covered with Goyard signature chevron canvas and befitted with patinate...
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Bronze

Coffee Table by Süe Mare, circa 1922-1923
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, FR
A Mahogany coffee table, circular glass top. Model referenced as #256 in the list of models created and entered in the reference book. Model designed for M. Gobert circa 1922-1923. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Rare Antique Buttons

Materials

Mahogany

Coffee Table by Süe 
Mare, circa 1922-1923
Coffee Table by Süe 
Mare, circa 1922-1923
$41,901
H 21.26 in Dm 42.52 in
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Rare Antique Buttons For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare antique buttons available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, all rare antique buttons available were constructed with great care. Rare antique buttons have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antique buttons are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare antique buttons over the years, but those made by A.E. Jones, George Samuel Lewis John Wright and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Antique Buttons?

Rare antique buttons can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,114, while the lowest priced sells for $187 and the highest can go for as much as $155,426.