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Button collecting has been popular since the nineteenth century. Buttons have been known throughout the centuries, and there are millions of styles. Gold, silver, or precious stones were used for the best buttons, but most were made of natural materials, like bone or shell, or from inexpensive metals. Only a few types are listed for comparison.

Click Item to View Prices. These items are part of the online price guide and not for sale.


Name      
Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced
Button 2 Faces
Turn It Up, Turn It Around, 1700s
2007
Button 3 Shepherds
Motiwala Transfer, Large
2002
Button A Sentinel At Cracow
Large
1995
Button Af Of L
Truck Driver, Early 1940s, 8 Piece
1996
Button Aluminum
Embossed Pinecone, Shank, 3/4 In.
2005
Button Amber Glass
Foil, Tingue, Rectangular Center
2002
Button Animal Bird
Bronze, Framed, 30 Piece
1995
Button Animal Bird
Bronze, Framed, 30 Piece
1995
Button Bakelite
Green, 7 Piece
1999
Button Bakelite
Yellow, 6 Piece
1999
Button Bakelite
Black Cherry, Sew Through, 7/8 x 1/2 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Brass, Amber Glass, Domed, Catalin Base, 1 5/8 x 5/8 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Butterscotch, Scalloped Edge, Embedded Metal Shank, 1 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Celluloid Overlay, Green, 1 1/4 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Cylinder Shape, Orange, 1 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Daisies, Reverse Carved, Yellow Paint, 1930s, 1 1/2 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Dark Tortoiseshell, Acorn, 1 x 3/4 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Flowers In Pot, Yellow, Sew Through, 1 3/4 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Pot Metal, Green Glass, Filigree, 1 3/4 In.
2002
Button Bakelite
Scotty, Black Paint, France
2002
Button Bakelite
Ball Shape, Black, 5/8 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Butterscotch, Log Shape, Fat, Carved Top, Carved Out Self Shank, 1 1/8 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Butterscotch, Marbled, Triangular, Rounded Sides, 1 3/8 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Butterscotch, Round, Fish-like Carving On Each Side, 1 1/8 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Butterscotch, Round, Scalloped Edge, 1 1/4 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Carved Edge Design, Dark Brown, Sew Through, 1 1/8 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Carved Open Design, Brown, Metal Shank, 1 7/16 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Carved Surface Design, Brown, Drilled Out Self Shank, 1 3/4 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Cylinder Shape, Dark Apple Juice, Embedded Confetti, Self Shank, 1 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Gear Shape, Dark Green, 1/2 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Log Shape, Apple Juice, Pink Tint, Embedded Confetti, 1 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Molded Openwork, Medium Brown, 1 1/16 In.
2003
Button Bakelite
Carved, Banana, Metal Shank, 2 3/4 In.
2005
Button Bakelite
Carved, Bow, Brown, 1 1/4 In.
2005
Button Bakelite
Carved, Rooster, Painted Comb & Waddle, 1 1/8 In.
2005
Button Bakelite
Pharaoh's Head, Egyptian Revivial, Painted, 3 1/8 In.
2005
Button Bakelite
Apple With Leaves, Ivory Color, 5/8 In., 4 Piece
2006
Button Bakelite
Dog, Scottie, Brown, 1 In.
2006
Button Bakelite
Hand, Figural, Tangerine Color, 1940s, 1 1/4 In.
2006
Button Brass
Henry Clay, Large
2000
Button Brass
Mother-of-pearl, Czechoslovakia, 11 Piece
2001
Button Brass
Flower Petal Design, Wire Border, Metal Shank, 1 3/8 In.
2002
Button Brass
Leaf & Bug Design, Brass Shank, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Brass
Spelter, Dragon, 1 1/2 In.
2002
Button Brass
Agate, 5/8 In., 24 Piece
2004
Button Brass
Cherub, Dragon, Tin Back, Victorian, 1 3/8 In.
2004
Button Brass
Oval, Lavender Stone, 12 Amethyst & Gold Stones, Bar Shank, 2 x 1 5/8 In.
2004
Button Brass
Horse's Head, In Horseshoe, Openwork, Brass, 1 In., 6 Piece
2006
Button Brass
Little Red Riding Hood, Embossed, Nickel Border, 1 7/16 In.
2006
Button Brass
Rebus, Bird With Clock, Time Flies, Cutout, 1 1/4 In.
2006
Button Bridle
Cleveland & Hendricks, 1 1/2 In., 2 Piece
2000
Button Bronze
Revolutionary War, Embossed 2 B P, 3/4 In.
2003
Button Butterscotch
Marbled, Round, Carved, 1 1/8 In.
2003
Button Butterscotch
Catalin, Drilled Shank, 5/16 In., 9 Piece
2004
Button Cameo
Gilt Setting, 6 Piece
2002
Button Carnival Glass
Set, 6 Piece
1996
Button Carved Jade
Oval Shape, On Purple Silk, 10 Piece
1996
Button Celluloid
3-d Eyeballs, 2 In.
2002
Button Celluloid
Applied Bow, Round, 2 Hole, 1 3/4 In.
2002
Button Celluloid
Carved Design, Grooved Shank, 1/2 In.
2002
Button Celluloid
Gold, Pink, Plastic Deer Escutcheon, Cupped, 1 In.
2002
Button Celluloid
Lady Feeding Bird, Square
2002
Button Celluloid
Oriental Pheasant, Oval, Large
2002
Button Celluloid
Saturn, Concentric Rings, Transparent, Yellow Base, Red Center, 1 7/16 In.
2002
Button Celluloid
Tear Drop Design, Green, Brown, Self Shank, 7/8 In.
2002
Button Celluloid
Tussy Mussy, Flowers, Leaves, Round, 1 1/8 In.
2002
Button Celluloid
Glow Bubble, Domed, Iridescent Green, Metal Loop Shank, 1 1/8 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Knot Shape, Gold, Half Loop Shank, 1 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Knot Shape, Purple, Half Loop Shank, 1 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Knot Shape, Tan, Braided Center, Celluloid Half Loop Shank, 1 1/4 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Oval, Tight Top, French Ivory-like Top, 1 3/8 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Polo Player, 1 11/16 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Round, Etched Lines, 4 Rhinestones, 1 1/4 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Round, Tight Top, French Ivory-like, Metal Loop Shank, 1 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Round, Tight Top, Green, Art Deco, Domed Metal Hump Shank, 11/16 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Round, Tight Top, Red, Art Deco, Metal Loop Shank, 7/16 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Sailing Ship, Sew Through, 1 5/16 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
Spaghetti Knot, Green, Celluloid Half Loop Shank, 1 1/16 In.
2003
Button Celluloid
U-shape, Golf Club, Ball, Metal Shank, 1 x 1 1/8 In.
2004
Button Celluloid
Embossed Rooster, Gold Paint, Shank, 1 In.
2005
Button Celluloid
Fan, Rhinestone Frame, Green, Shank, 1 3/4 In.
2005
Button Celluloid
Gold Peacock, Painted, Shank, 2 1/2 In.
2005
Button Celluloid
Best Atlantic Made, Ship On Ocean, Round, 1 1/2 In.
2006
Button Celluloid
Black Scottie Dog, Red, 1930s, 7/8 In.
2006
Button Celluloid
Edison Records, Hand Holding Cylinder, Round, 7/8 In.
2006
Button Celluloid
Frisco Line, There Is Something To See, Train, 1 3/4 In.
2006
Button Celluloid
Steamship, Black Stain, Carved, Cutout, 1/2 In.
2006
Button Ceramic Studio
Animal Sculpture, Enamel, 1 1/4 In.
2002
Button
Suit Set
1998
Button China
Toshikane, Tokyo, Card, 6 Piece
1999
Button China
Bluebirds On Branch Transfer, Large
2002
Button China
Fox & Stork, Polychrome Transfer
2002
Button Cinnabar
Floral Carving, 1 5/8 In.
2006
Button Cloisonne
Polychromatic, 1 1/4 In.
2002
Button Colonial Gilt
Confederate, Dozen
1997
Button Composition
China, Wood, Cloth, Sailboat Design
2002
Button Composition
Syroco, Faux Wood, 2 Scotty Dogs, Brown, C.1940, 1 1/2 In.
2002
Button Composition
Syroco, Children Sledding, Sew Through, 2 1/8 In.
2005
Button Composition
Syroco, Clock Face, Sew Through, 1 3/4 In.
2005
Button Composition
Syroco, Indian Chief, Sew Through, 2 In.
2005
Button Composition
Syroco, Paratrooper, Sew Through, 1 7/8 In.
2005
Button Composition
Syroco, Penguin, Black Wings & Head, Sew Through, 2 In.
2005
Button Copper
Oval, Moonstone, Embossed Scrolls, 1 x 13/16 In.
2004
Button Cuff
Mother-of-pearl, Silvertone Edge, 5/8 In.
2002
Button Enamel
Blue Design, Brass Loop Shank
2002
Button Enamel
Champleve, Large
2002
Button Enamel
Flowers, Small
2002
Button Enamel
Flowers, Steel Cut, Beaded Border, Brass Base, 1 1/4 In.
2002
Button Enamel
Girl Sewing, Baroque Dress, Cut Steel Border, France, 5/8 In.
2006
Button Enamel Gilt
Blue Enamel, White Stripes, 1/2 In.
2001
Button Enamel Gilt
Blue Enamel, White Stripes, 1/2 In., 6 Piece
2001
Button Fire Department
Parade Uniform, Embossed
1997
Button Flasher
Plastic, Halley's Comet, Now You See It, Now You Don't, 2 In.
2000
Button Folder
With 39 Buttons, Iowa Button Co., Lansing, 1952
2000
Button Gay Nineties
Green, 3 Piece
2002
Button Gay Nineties
Lavender, 3 Piece
2002
Button George Washington
Relief Bust, Brass, 1850s, 1/2 In.
1995
Button George Washington Inaugural
Eagle Surmounted By Star, Copper, 1789
1995
Button George Washington Inaugural
Linked States Border, Brass
1995
Button Glass
Card, 7 Piece
2001
Button Glass
Millefiori, Cut Blue To White Windows, John Gooderham, Canada
2001
Button Glass
Beige, Leaf Design, Self Shank, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Glass
Black, Gold Luster, 3-leaf Design, Self Shank, 7/8 In.
2002
Button Glass
Black, Gold Trim, Rosette Design, Shelf Shank, 7/8 In.
2002
Button Glass
Black, Incised, Castle Design, Self Shank, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Glass
Black, Raised Design, Silver Trim, Self Shank, 1 In.
2002
Button Glass
Clear, Gold Design, Self Shank, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Glass
Clear, Gold Leaf Design, Self Shank, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Glass
Clipper Ship, Black, Metal Setting, Medium
2002
Button Glass
Cobalt Blue, Paste Border & Center, 18th Century
2002
Button Glass
Floating Gold Flake, Design, Domed, Waistcoat, 9/16 In.
2002
Button Glass
Green Stone Inlay, 9/16 In.
2002
Button Glass
Green, High Dome, Gold Trim, Self Shank, 7/8 In.
2002
Button Glass
Molded, Red, Fruit, Yellow, Green, Blue, Painted, 1/2 In.
2002
Button Glass
Red, 3 Rhinestones, Brass Border Accents, Loop Shank, 1/2 In.
2002
Button Glass
Red, Painted Trim, Self Shank, 9/16 In.
2002
Button Glass
Black Painted Screen Back, Molded & Painted Flowers, 3/4 In.
2003
Button Glass
Slag, Green, Blue, White, Gold, Brown Streaks, 11/16 In.
2003
Button Glass
Slag, Yellow, Molded Triangle Shape Edging, 3/4 In.
2003
Button Glass
Dog Holding Basket In Mouth, 9/16 In.
2004
Button Glass
Mosaic, House Scene, 1/2 x 3/8 In.
2004
Button Glass
Amber, Rat, Sew Through, 1 1/8 In.
2005
Button Glass
Jet, Embossed Teardrops, Brass Shank, C.1870, 1 1/4 In.
2005
Button Glass
Lacy Pressed, Flower, Olive Green, Mercury Back, Shank, 1 In.
2005
Button Glass
Pink Moonstone, Rhinestone Center, Gold Metal, Shank, 3/4 In.
2005
Button Glass
Acorn, Metal Cap, 19th Century, 1/2 In.
2006
Button Glass
Black Satin, Cut Star, Victorian, 1 1/4 In.
2006
Button Glass
Hunter & Dog, Reverse Painted, 1/2 In.
2006
Button Glass
Lacy Pressed Pattern, Silver Back & Border, 1 1/4 In.
2006
Button Go To Davis Cooch
Wedding Rings, Guinea Gold, 4 Center Holes
2007
Button Grasshopper
Mica, Reverse Painted, 1700s, Large
2007
Button
5 Piece
2002
Button Gutta Percha
Set, 1860s
1996
Button Heraldic
Silver Plate, Eagle Crest, Firmin & Sons, London, Box, C.1800, 1 In., 6 Piece
2007
Button Hot Air Balloon
Flags, Medium, 1700s
2007
Button Igloo
Black & White, Small
2002
Button Ivory
Woman In Swing, Large
2002
Button Ivory
Bust, Cavalier, Glass Eyes, Late 18th Century, 5/8 In.
2006
Button Ivory
Classical Nude, Painted, Silver & Marcasite Border, 1790s-1800s, 1 3/8 In.
2006
Button Ivory
Nene Erisalle, Queen Accepting Flower Arch Angel, Hand Painted, C.1738
2007
Button Jet
Rhinestone, Doll Size, Czechoslovakia, 14 Piece
2001
Button L. Wacher De Gruier
Man With Walking Stick, Watercolor, 1700s
2007
Button Lady Washington Pearls
Doctor & Nurse Picture, On Card, 3 Piece
2001
Button Lady's Head
Carved Pearl, Paste Ivory Border, Cooper Back, Medium
2007
Button Last Supper
Motiwala Transfer, Jewel Border, Large
2002
Button Le Chic
Yellow, Flower Shape, 1/2 In., 10 Piece
2004
Button Leather
Brass Heart, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Leather Ground
Thumbelina, Riding Swallow, Large
2002
Button
Large
2002
Button
4 Piece
2002
Button Long Distance Telephone
Brass
1997
Button Lucite
Carved Line, Square, 1 1/2 In.
2002
Button Lucite
Clear, Applied Green Grape Bunch, 1 3/8 In.
2002
Button
Golfers In Knickers, 9 Piece
1998
Button
Pearl, Harvey Chalmers & Sons, Picture Of Man
1996
Button Mans Blazer
Golfers In Knickers
1998
Button Man's Portrait
Young, Blond, Hand Painted, Ivory Paste Border, Signed
2007
Button Mans Shirt
Pearl, Harvey Chalmers & Sons, Picture Of Man
1996
Button Mercury
Head, Large
2002
Button Metal
Floral, 10 Piece
1996
Button Metal
3 Flying Birds, Flowers, Pressed, Self Shank, 1 3/8 In.
2002
Button Metal
Cut Steel Middle, Loop Shank, 3 Sections, 7/16 In.
2002
Button Metal
Enameled, Gold Tone, Open Work, Loop Shank, 5/8 In.
2002
Button Metal
Flower Basket, Tools, Domed, Open Work Design, Loop Shank, 1 In.
2002
Button Metal
Mirror, Gold, Filigree Flower Pattern, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Metal
Raised Leaf Design, 2 Sections, Loop Shank, 1 1/4 In.
2002
Button Metal
2 Children On Fence, Umbrella, Kate Greenaway, Loop Shank Back, 1 3/4 In.
2004
Button Metal
2 Children Sitting On Fence, Umbrella, Kate Greenaway, Loop Shank Back, 1 3/4 In.
2004
Button Metal
Bronze Luster, Pigeon Eye, Set In Starburst, Wire Loop Shank, 9/16 In.
2004
Button Metal
Art Nouveau Design, Glass Peacock's Eye, Japanned, Openwork, Shank, 1 1/4 In.
2005
Button Micro Mosaic
Beetle, Brass Back, Round, White Ground, Rose Border, 3/4 In.
2006
Button Militia
Canada British, From Lieutenant Gowan, Montgomery's Tavern, 1837, 16 In.
2007
Button Milk Glass
Hand Painted Flowers, Gold Rim, 3/8 In.
2003
Button Milk Glass
Molded & Painted Fruit Basket, 13/16 In.
2003
Button Milk Glass
Rose, Leaf Pattern, 1/4 In.
2004
Button Miniature Painting On Ivory
Maidens, Framed, 6 Piece
1995
Button Molded
Flowers, Reverse Painted, Self Shank, 1 In.
2002
Button Mosaic
Tourist Scene, Corded Wire Bezel, 18k Gold, 10 Piece
1998
Button Mother-of-pearl
Eiffel Tour, Carved, Gold Details, 1 1/16 In., 7 Piece
2006
Button Mother-of-pearl
Gold Chanel Logo In Center, 3/4 In., 10 Piece
2006
Button Mother-of-pearl Cabochons
Pinshank Center, Steel Back, 1700s
2007
Button Muppet
1980, Henson Asso. Inc., Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Rowlf, Kermit, Set Of 4
2003
Button Napoleon
Gilt Brass, Cuff, Presented By Mrs. White, May 17, 1849, Display Card
1995
Button Nickel
Concho, Redskin Maid Jewelry, 6 On Card
2004
Button Paperweight
Glass, Ball Shape, Green & White Stripes, 1/2 In.
2003
Button Paperweight
Glass, Floating Blue & White Spots, Metal Shank, 1/2 In.
2003
Button Paperweight
6 Piece
2001
Button Paperweight
Israel
2002
Button Papier-mache
Painted Flower, Gold Outlining, India, 1950s, 1 1/8 In.
2006
Button Pearl
On Hand Painted Shirt Card, 1920s
1995
Button Pearl
Rainbow Ocean, Sears, Roebuck, On Card, Early 1900s
1995
Button Pearl
Baby, On Card, Baby With Pacifier, 2 1/4 X 3 1/8 In.
1996
Button Pearl
Picture Of Man, Harvey, Chalmers & Sons, Set Of 2
1999
Button Pearl
Greyhound, Metal, Shank, 1 1/8 In.
2005
Button Pearl
Shirt, Mermaid Pearls, 9 On Card
2006
Button Pierrot Pierrette
Large
1995
Button Pierrot Pierrette
Large
1995
Button Plastic
4-leaf Flowers, Red, 3 Piece
1999
Button Plastic
Blue, White Stripe, Self Shank, 6 Piece
1999
Button Plastic
Floral Carved Type, 3 Piece
1999
Button Plastic
Flower Shape, Navy, On Card, 6 Piece
1999
Button Plastic
Rhinestone Around Rim, 4 Piece
1999
Button Plastic
Bows, Red, On Original Card, Washable, 3/4 In.
2001
Button Plastic
Bareback Rider, Circus Set, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Black, Rhinestones, Metal Loop Shank, 1 x 3/8 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Black, White Sailor Design, Hexagon, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Bow Shape, Loop Shank, 1 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Brass Shank, Art Deco, 1 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Leaf Shape, Tan, 2 Holes, 5/8 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Lion, Unicorn, Goldtone, Black Background, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Mica Flakes, Opaque Top, Self Shank, 1 1/4 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Urn Shape, Black, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Urn Shape, Green, 3/4 In.
2002
Button Plastic
Chunky, Marbled Yellow, Shank, 1950s, 1 1/8 In., 4 Piece
2005
Button Plastic
Shirt, West Germany, 18 On Card
2006
Button Plastic
Asian Face, 3/4 X 1 In., 4 Piece
2007
Button Police
Hartford, Macon Providence, Brass, 23 Piece
1995
Button Porcelain
Woman, Satsuma, Hand Painted, Gold Beading, Shank, 1 In.
2005
Button Porcelain
Hand Painted Roses, Stud Back, 15/16 In.
2006
Button Pottery
Jasperware, Blue, Elephant, 1 5/8 In.
2006
Button Pottery
Satsuma, Geisha Girls, Boy, Mt. Fuji In Background, Gold Edge, 1 1/8 In.
2006
Button Queen Elizabeth
Motiwala Transfer, Large
2002
Button Remember Pearl Harbor
Wooden
1997
Button Rhinestone
Black Plastic Rim, B. Blumenthal & Co., New York, Card, 3/8 In., 4 Piece
2001
Button Rhinestone
Deep Red Garnet, White Metal, Self Shank, 7/8 In.
2002
Button Rhinestone
Triangular, Large Center Stone, 1/2 In.
2006
Button Rooster
Tortoiseshell, Etched
2002
Button Rooster
Ashlee
2002
Button Silver
Lily, Marked
2002
Button Silver
Man With Rooster, 2 In., 2 Piece
2002
Button Silver
Flowers, Embossed, Enameled, Hallmark, Shank, 1 1/8 In.
2005
Button Silver
Thistle, Embossed, Enameled, Shank, Hallmark, Charles Horner, 7/16 In.
2005
Button Snap
Engraved, Solid Gold, Fitted Velvet Box, Dated September 31, 1922
1997
Button Spratling
Sterling Silver, Pair
1997
Button Stamped Metal
Silvered Finish, Bulldog, Avery, Farm Tractors, 3/4 In.
2001
Button Starflower
Glass, Red, Embossed, Painted, Shank, 3/4 In., 6 Piece
2005
Button Steel
Cameo, Woman In Profile, Embossed, Gold Chased, Rivited Shank, 5/8 In.
2005
Button Steel Cut
Brass Flower Bouquet, Bead Center, Loop Shank, 1 3/8 In.
2002
Button Sterling Silver
Various Raised Designs, Hand Made, Mexico, 6 Piece
2001
Button Sterling Silver
Woman Playing Harp, Embossed, Birmingham, England, 7/8 In.
2006
Button Stud
Doctor, Pair
2002
Button Stud
Silver, Composition, Woman Dressing, Medium, Pair
2002
Button
Liverpool Transfer
2002
Button Tingue
Red Barrel, Red Center
2002
Button
Riding Butterfly
2002
Button Tortoiseshell
By Gold Disk Center, 1 In., 6 Piece
2002
Button Uniform
Great Northern Railway, 8 Piece
1995
Button Uniform
New Hampshire Volunteers
1996
Button Uniform
New York Central Railroad, Set
1997
Button
Eagle, Petersburg
1997
Button Union Enlisted Mans
Eagle, Petersburg
1997
Button
Brass
1998
Button Washington Inaugural
Long Live The President, Linked States, 1789, 1 3/8 In.
2007
Button Wedgwood
Flowers, Green & Gold Border, Hand Painted, Shank, 1 In.
2005
Button Wood
Tan Paint, 4 Hole, 7/8 In.
2002




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