Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style

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Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style

Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver shank buttons have a shaped circular form. Each hallmarked sterling silver button is ornamented with embossed decoration the profile of a young girl with flowing hair, with an interlacing scrolling leaf decorated background forming the shaped rim, all in the iconic Art Nouveau style. The reverse of each double skinned, filled button is plain and unembellished, incorporating a simple shank; button shanks allows thread to be passed through a hollow protrusion/loop formed on the posterior surface. These impressive antique silver buttons are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch. Due to their large size of 40 lignes (40 L) it can be determined these buttons would typically be used for a coat or jacket; a button is commonly measured in lignes, with 40 lignes equal to 1 inch. These impressive antique silver buttons are an exceptional gauge of silver for their type, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The original presentation box is in excellent condition in keeping with age. The embossed decoration is all very sharp. Full British import hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware. 1 troy ounce/29.7g. Origin : London Import Hallmarks. Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. For more details see our About Us. FREE OF CHARGE to all customers – including national and international deliveries. The item “Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style” is in sale since Thursday, November 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Sewing (Pre-1930)\Buttons”. The seller is “acsilver925″ and is located in Newcastle on Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Maker: Robert Friederich
  • Origin: London Import Hallmarks
  • Material: Silver
  • Weight: 1 troy ounce/29.7g
  • Period: Edwardian
  • Shape: Novelty
  • SKUY: A5517
  • Date: 1904
  • Style: Art Nouveau
  • Color: Silver
  • Type: N/A
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Antique Edwardian Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons, Art Nouveau Style
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