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A Collection of Vintage Buttons and Fasteners in Two Metal Tins, Early to Mid-20th Century

Lot 578: A Collection of Vintage Buttons and Fasteners in Two Metal Tins, Early to Mid-20th Century

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This lot comprises two vintage metal tins, each containing an assortment of sewing and decorative items. The first is an octagonal tin featuring a brass-toned lid and a red and green plaid exterior. It is filled with a large quantity of assorted buttons, crafted from diverse materials including wood, various plastics (such as Bakelite, celluloid, and modern synthetics), shell (mother-of-pearl), glass, and various metals, representing a broad range of styles and likely periods. The second is a rectangular tin with a red rim and a blue floral patterned interior lining, its exterior lid showing significant tarnishing. This tin holds an assortment of buckles, dress clips, and decorative fasteners, primarily composed of various plastics (e.g., Bakelite, lucite), different metals, and potentially carved bone or ivory substitutes, with some adorned with paste stones. The styles within this tin appear to span early to mid-20th century, hinting at Art Deco and mid-century aesthetics.