First Dibs
This page was designed to give those who don't use eBay a chance to acquire buttons before I put them up for auction. Today I'm limping back on eBay, but this will still be the place to buy buttons if you don't use that auction. To see what I have listed on eBay now, just click here. |
  (Dibs-1) Real scorpion encased in plastic. This button GLOWS in the dark, no black light needed. Closer view click here. Heart shape. Med. about 7/8". Extras available. $18.00 |
  (Dibs-2) Real bug encased in plastic. I'm told this is a "shining chofer" insect. Great iridescence. Closer view click here. 1" med. About 3/8" thick. Extras available. $18.00 |
  (Dibs-3) Real bug encased in plastic. I'm told this is a "striped stink bug". Closer view click here. 1" med. About 3/8" thick. Extras available. $18.00 |
  (Dibs-4) Real bug encased in plastic. I'm told this is a "harlequin beetle". Closer view click here. 1" med. About 3/8" thick. Extras available. $18.00 |
  (Dibs-5) Antique Gutta Percha, wheat design button. See larger click here. Med. 1" (25mm). $30.00 |
 (Dibs-6) Vintage wood composition (Burwood or Syrocco) realistic scottie dog button. Some wear/use, nothing glaring. Medium 1-3/8". (2pc avail.). $15.00ea |
 (Dibs-7) Vintage 60-70's Winnie The Pooh Bear red plastic button. Small 5/8". (5pc avail.) $5.00ea |
  (Dibs-8) Div I (antique) lacy black glass spindle shape button. Large 1-3/8". Minimal use noted, very tiny flea bite chip on back edge. Box shank, thread grooves. $38.00 |
  (Dibs-9) Antique painted floral black glass button. Closer view click here. Medium 1-1/16". Brass hump shank, thread grooves. $32.00 |
  (Dibs-10) Antique painted floral triad milk glass button. Closer view click here. Medium 1-1/16". Brass hump shank, thread grooves. $28.00 |
  (Dibs-11) Vintage Pug Dog French Tight brass button. Medium 1-1/16". $19.00 |
  (Dibs-12) Vintage Fabulous Animal French Tight brass button. Nice gilt, toning near edge and back. Normal vintage use noted. Closer view click here. Medium 1-1/16". $28.00 |
  (Dibs-13) Vintage etched brass cup, applied duck design button. Some spots on back/rim. Medium 1-1/8". $10.00 |
  (Dibs-14) Antique kaleidoscope glass button. Wire shank a little bent. Darkening near one edge and in the center. Small, just over 1/2". $10.00 |
  (Dibs-15) Vintage ceramic transfer, female Asian figures button. See larger click here. Med. little over 3/4". $20.00 |
 (Dibs-16) Copper luster black glass leaf shape button. Veins are verdigris color. Small, little under 3/4". $7.00 |
  (Dibs-17) Beautiful antique lacy black glass in metal button. Bad picture, see details, click here. Large, little over 1-1/4". $37.00 |
  (Dibs-18) Antique camphor glass in metal. Each side has iridescent finish. Right side is also silver lustered. Slight wear on one high point right side, slight striping variance in left side. Nice iridescence. Close image, click here. Large, 1-1/4"+. $38.00 |
  (Dibs-19) Realistic carved casein plastic clock button. Small, little under 3/4". $10.00 |
  (Dibs-20) Antique dyed, pressed horn woman head button. Looks nicer than these images. Back has French Depose and pick marks, NO bug holes. Closer view click here. Large 1-1/2". $30.00 |
  (Dibs-21) Antique emaux peints enamel w/rows of cut steels embellishment. Gorgeous! Very nice condition, no damage. Close image, click here. Large, little over 1-1/4". $48.00 |
  (Dibs-22) Antique champleve & painted enamel, openwork 2/cut steels embellishment. Pretty in person, didn't image well. Very nice condition, no damage. Close image, click here. Larger medium, little under 1-1/4". $38.00 |
  (Dibs-23) Vintage basket of flowers fabric button. No damage or soil. Close image, click here. Large 1-1/2". $48.00 |
  (SOLD) Antique hard rubber "Goodyear" wasp button. Sew-through. Back marked with maker's name (Novelty Rubber Co.), Goodyear Patent year 1851. Very good condition, no damage or obvious wear. Medium 1" (25mm). $15.00 |
  (Dibs-25) Iridescent camphor glass fan Victorian metal button, self-shanked. Small 9/16" (little over 1/2"). $7.00 |
  (Dibs-26) Fancy filigree, peaked face, unmarked silver. Another view click here. Tiny, just a little over 1/2" but packed with detail. $10.00 |
  (SOLD) Three animals: salamander, snail, running wildcats on border, plant life, Paris back. Interesting raised center construction. Much nicer in person, hard to image. Med. little over 1". $15.00 |
  (Dibs-28) Handmade vintage Mexican wire work mask, brass & copper, paint inside eyes and mouth. Nicer looking in person. About 1" high, handmade so size varies slightly. Extras available. $12.00ea |
  (Dibs-29) Japanese folklore pictorial pressed wood button. I believe this is vintage. Great detail in person. Med. 1-1/8". Mint condition. $22.00 |
  (Dibs-30) Lacy floral black glass. Looks like daisy flowers under an umbrella, ha! Med. 1-1/16". Wire shank slightly bent, outer rim has a few teensy fleabites, no see from front. $15.00 |
 (Dibs-31) Crescent moon shape cut steel embellished openwork plant life one-piece brass, large antique button. Nearly 1-1/2". Steel half moon has a few scratches and spots, no rust. $40.00 |
 (Dibs-32) Paisley steel cup, small shaped cut steel, fabric look metal background. Med. 1-1/8". Good condition with some spots on thin border, toning on back. Click here to see back. $24.00 |
  (Dibs-33) Antique gold outlined detail floral Japanese Satsuma pottery button. No wear to gold. No damage. Small, little over 5/8". SALE...$15.00 |
 (Dibs-34) Vintage darkened brass koi fish button. From a French sample card. Nicer looking in person. Med. 1-1/16". (1pc avail.) $15.00ea. |
  (Dibs-35) Vintage tint brass, unusual Currant fruit & leafs design. "Extra Fein" back mark. Med. 7/8". (5pc avail.). SALE...$6.00ea |
 (Dibs-36) Antique lacy lustered black glass button. Wire shank a little bent. See back here. Med. 1-1/8". Light wear, slight back edge roughness. 1pc avail. $7.00 |
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