Here are 19 vintage (1930's - 1940's) bakelite items ranging from shades of yellow to shades of green and brown. All were purchased from estate sales and liquidation sales over 25 years ago. I've used some in my art creations over the years but have many left which I will probably never get around to using so I am passing them along for others to use in their creative endeavors. All are in good condition with exceptions if any noted next to each. They are as follows:

• 2 bell shaped buttons or charms are dark translucent green with gold flecks... one has a ring wire going through the opening in the top, the other does not.
• 1 large carved yellow ochre cone shaped doo-dad has a drilled threaded opening in the bottom flat end. It may have been a handle. It's 1" diameter at the base and 1.75" high.
• 1 butterscotch button with carved and drilled self shank 1.25" long
• 1 laminated shaped yellow and green button with imbedded metal shank... underside shows orange brown colored glue that has squeezed out between the layers
• 1 green button with impressed black horses has molded self shank
• 1 green and yellow "cookie" button with imbedded metal shank is 1-1/8" square
• 8 rings 1.25" outer diameter ranging in color from pale apple juice yellow to black. The black one has 3 light color circle indents on one side
• 2 carved 3 lobe butterscotch buttons. One has an imbedded metal shank. The other has a drilled hole in the back center but no shank and no evidence that one was ever there.
• 1 large slightly oval ring is flat on back. It looks translucent greenish with gold crackles and flecks. I think the green is a coating of some kind on the back. I think the gold specks are imbedded... the gold crackles are damage from dampness. A group of the pieces I bought from the basement of an old dress shop had these crackles. They would break apart if I squeezed them hard enough. I squeezed this one real hard and it seems quite sturdy so I've included it since it really looks neat. 2.5" diameter.
• 1 butterscotch pencil point shaped thing is hollow at the flat end with 2 openings for sewing through. I think it may have been a sash end tip. It has the same crackle but I've squeezed it with no problems... and it's a weird thing, just fun to have if you collect this stuff. 1-7/8" long.

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Here are 35 Art Deco buttons and other ornaments. The are circa 1920's - 1940's. All were purchased from estate sales and liquidation sales over 25 years ago. I've used some in my art creations over the years but have many left which I will probably never get around to using so I am passing them along for others to use in their creative endeavors. All are in good condition with exceptions if any noted next to each. They are as follows:

• 13 clear glass sphere buttons with impressed and silvered V shape designs. Molded self shank. 1/2".
• 5 black celluloid buttons (or other vintage plastic) with incised carved white lines and molded self shanks. There are 3 big ones, 1-5/16", and 2 smaller ones, 15/16". All have the same design. All are impressed with: Pat. Pend. The large ones are in good condition with just one spot of wear to the black surface. The smaller ones have seen more use and have much of the black coating worn away. The finish on the shank of the smaller ones has worn away and you can see that the material is transparent yellowish.
• 4 molded black glass buttons. All have molded self shanks. The large ones are domed, the first one slightly, the pair are highly domed. They measure: 1-3/8", 3/4", and the pair measures 1.25". They are marked: Streamline.
• 4 molded red glass buttons with self shanks - 1"
• 2 faceted black glass with applied coppery looking finish on 2 sides areas of which are worn or missing. Molded self shanks.
• 1 pale pink glass bead with molded designs has an loop wire inside. It may have been a button, bead, or other ornament. 7/8" long.
• 1 molded green glass fruit with pot metal cap with inset rhinestone has rusting loop at top. One part of metal cap is gray and rhinestones are missing in this area. 1" long. It may have been a button, bead, or other ornament.
• 1 metal button with flower motif, rhinestones, one large glass cabochon in the center, metal loop shank. 1". Marked on back... might be the number 8 or 2 squares or other.
• 1 black glass "gem" has 2 opening on either side for a chain or cord to feed through for necklace, bracelet, sewn on hat ornament.
• 2 red glass "gems" 1-3/16" long have glue on the back where they once had screwback earrings glued to them.
• 1 silvery metal fur clip pin with hinged 2 prong fastener made for piercing fur or heavy coat cloth. 2" long.

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Here are 30 vintage buttons, 1 pin, and 1 charm or fob, all with military, scouting, or company uniform theme... all purchased from various estate sales over the past 30 years. All are in good condition with exceptions, if any, noted next to each description. They are:

• 5 large black US Navy pea coat buttons - 1.25", bakelite
• 2 small black US Navy pea coat buttons - 5/8", bakelite
• 1 large black US Navy button - 7/8", marked: Warnock Uniform Co. New York, unsure of material... might be molded horn or rubber as metal loop shank is melt imbedded into the back
• 1 small black US Navy button similar to above - 5/8", not marked, unsure of material... might be molded horn or rubber as metal loop shank is melt imbedded into the back
• 1 large brass US Navy button - 7/8", marked: Scoville Mfg. Co. Waterbury, metal loop shank, some oxidation and darkening of brass mostly on back with 2 green dots on front
• 1 US Navy Reserve eagle lapel pin - 5/8" x 15/16", brass with dark soldered threaded rod and round toothed screw disc lock.
• 1 anchor button - 1.25", 2 piece metal with 2 openings
• 1 anchor button - 7/8", 2 piece metal, back is painted black, has some rust
• 2 anchor buttons - 5/8", 1 piece metal with curled edges, both have some darkening, oxidation, and/or greenish
• 1 shield button - white & blue enamel on metal, 1.25", flat shank, a newer button
• 1 shield button - front reads: Main Viendi, 1-1/8", 2 piece metal with added loop shank that fits under the back
• 1 domed shield button - front reads: Ludovicus Rex Plures Non Capit Orbis, 7/8", 2 piece metal with 2 openings
• 1 flat shield button - front reads: Burg-Co-Tyr-17Box-Archid-Aust-Dux, 5/8" with molded loop shank
• 1 shield shaped charm or fob with hand above raising a spear, knight's head in armor, sword and 6 stars and words on banner below that are difficult to make out. They might be French; eis uvnp ouueis avnp?? 1-3/8" x 3/4", copper colored metal with a few spots of oxidation on back and slight bend at top loop
• 3 Boy Scouts of America - 9/16", 2 piece... tops are silvery metal, backs look like old leather
• 1 black uniform button - marked: Follmer, Clogg & Co. This was an umbrella company in Lancaster, PA. - 1/2", material might be molded horn or old plastic
• 1 uniform button - marked: P. Jamieson Toronto, 5/8", silvery metal has rust... more on back than front
• 1 rivet type button fastener with washer - marked Headlight, 5/8"
• 1 with 3 impressed crowns - 3/4", 2 part metal with molded box shank
• 1 with 7 four point stars scattered randomly - 1/2", hollow metal with separate imbedded loop shank
• 1 with crown over shield - 5/8", 2 part metal with molded box shank
• 1 with American eagle that looks like it might be a US Army button - 5/8", 2 part metal with molded box shank
• 2 with American Eagle on wrinkled BGE Originals card - front reads United States of America Half Dollar, 11/16", 2 part metal with separate loop shank

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Here are 26 vintage buttons and 2 buckles all with raised pictures or images... all purchased from various estate sales over the past 30 years. All are in good condition. They are:

• 6 flower bouquets on torn Latest Style card - 5/8", 2 piece metal
• 1 lion face - 3/4", leather with metal shank
• 1 horse face - 3/4", leather with metal shank
• 1 Indian chief in headress - 3/4", 2 piece metal
• 1 octagon with Oriental style flower arrangement - 1.25", white & brown, not sure what material, seems like paper mache' or pressed wood fiber
• 5 spools of thread - 2 are 3/4", 3 are 5/8", all are 2 piece metal
• 8 Roman centurian heads with words: ROMA XXVI (24) - 7/8", all are 2 piece metal... 7 have hollow formed box shanks, 1 has an added loop shank that fits under the back
• 1 flower - 9/16", 2 piece metal
• 1 silvery metal made to look like those woven leather buttons - 3/4", hollow metal with pierced openings for thread
• 1 Art Nouveau repousse with organic design - 3/4", metal with curled edge and soldered loop shank
• 2 buckles - 2 parts each, 2-1/8" x 1-1/8", silvery metal with soldered brass hook fasteners and belt loops, 1930's NOS old stock from dress shop storage

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Here are 2 sets of vintage catalin (bakelite) buttons. They are new old stock (NOS) and although the cards show wrinkles and aging... the buttons have never been used and are in excellent condition. They're black unusual shapes with carved lines. 11/16" point to point. 1/2" in all other directions. 10 buttons each card. 20 buttons total.

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Here's a group of cowboy and/or Western theme belt buckles and button covers, 13 items in all. There are 3 belt buckles and 10 button covers in what I think are 2 sets of 5 each. 5 are ovals, silver colored metal with impressed designs and a colorful enamel center. 1-3/8" high x 1.75" long. The other 5 are silver colored metal realistics: horse head (1.5" x 1.75"), saddle (1.75" x 1.25"), longhorn steer head (1" x 2.5"), cowboy boots with spurs (1.5" x 1.5"), and a 10 gallon hat (1" x 1-7/8"). One was on a card that reads in part: Classis Mountain Collections Copper Mountain Keystone Steamboat Springs COLORADO. ...pround to present our unique selection of jewelry..." Three buckles are silver colored metal. The largest is the heaviest with impressed and raised designs. It is marked 1991 Taiwan. The smallest is the lightest with incised line decoration. It's marked Nokono Taiwan. The middle one has impressed designs. It isn't marked. They measure: 2.5" x 3", 2" x 2.75", and 1-7/8" x 2". All are in very good condition. All came from one estate sale.

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Here are 32 antique Victorian black buttons. There are 3 sets and 1 pair. 23 are glass. 2 are rubber. 7 are a substance I can't identify... possibly rubber, bakelite or other early resin, horn, vegetable ivory (I don't know what that looks like). They are as follows:

• Set of 6 black glass with great looking scallop shell pattern. 1/2" diameter. Molded glass shanks. Excellent condition.
• Set of 17 black glass with a scallop style pattern and molded glass shank. 3/8" diameter. 2 are chipped. All others are in very good condition.
• Pair of black buttons with woven material designs impressed in the surface. 5/8" diameter. Molded self shanks. Backs are marked: I.R.C.Co. Goodyear. I assume that means they are molded rubber. They are in excellent condition.
• 7 black buttons with molded or carved circle designs. They have a semi-gloss surface (not as shiny as glass) with cut areas looking grayer and matt finished. 1/2" diameter. One has a break from one carved circle to outer edge. One has a slighter irregular area at the edge which appears to be an extra bit of the material... suggesting they were molded, not carved, or initially molded and then carved. Maybe they are rubber too. Backs are textured. Molded mound shank. Any info you would be willing to share about this material would be greatly appreciated. They are in very good condition with exceptions noted.

All glass and other black buttons listed today came from the same estate sale.

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Here are 37 antique Victorian black glass buttons. All have variations on a faceted design. They are as follows:

• Set of 10 domed circles with imbedded loop shanks. 3/4" diameter. One end of the loop has come out of the glass on one. 4 have bent shanks. 3 have chips on the back edge.
• 5 with octagonal shaped outside edge and imbedded plate and loop shank. (1) 3/8" (3) 5/8" (1) 1/2" chipped.
• 4 point in center domes (1)1-1/16" imbedded loop shank chipped (1) 5/8" imbedded plate and loop shank chipped <1> 1/2" imbedded loop shank (1)3/8" with imbedded squared shank on round plate
• 2 plane top center domes (1) 7/8" imbedded loop shank chipped (1) 5/8" imbedded plate and loop shank
• 5 square or octagon shapes with molded self shanks and feathery remnants of silvering designs. 1/2" One is chipped
• one 1/2" sphere with molded self shank
• 8 diminutive 5/16" with molded self shanks

All are in good condition unless otherwise noted. All glass and other black buttons listed today came from the same estate sale.

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