BUTTONS

A spectacular and highly decorative collection of antique livery, armorial, and uniform buttons spanning the 18th to the 20th centuries. These intricate metal fasteners were worn by high-ranking servants, military personnel, and municipal officials, acting as miniature status symbols that broadcast a family's lineage or an institution's authority. This array beautifully displays various heraldic crests, including family crests featuring lions, griffins, and fortified towers, alongside a classic crown button, a distinctive checkered pattern, and a municipal button for Glasgow Corporation. Crafted from copper-alloy, pewter, and silvered metals, these buttons stand as incredible, detailed examples of wearable social history.