Romantic Antique Victorian Brass Button - Lady's Hand & Flowers - Collector's Item
Charming button with lady's hand emerging from stylish Victorian cuff holding flowers. Could be European.
Just over 1.5" diameter. Good condition for its age. Seems to be made of bronze. Minor corrosion on back.
My late wife bought this button for $52 from Renaissance Buttons in New York City in the 1980s.
She then stored this button in her collection cabinet. No smoking or pets in the home.Item: Large Victorian Pictorial/Picture Sewing Button
Subject / Theme: Victorian Sentimental Hand Holding Flowers (Floriography)
Size: Large — 1.5 inches (approx. 38mm) diameter
Material: Heavy pierced/openwork bronze or high-copper brass alloy
Construction: Molded metal with an attached wire loop shank (self-shank)
Provenance: Includes the original vintage 1980s/1990s Renaissance Buttons New York City catalog listing
Condition Description:
Beautiful authentic late-19th-century antique condition. Features a rich, deep chocolate-brown aged patina. The face details are exceptionally crisp and well-defined. There are localized areas of minor green verdigris/oxidation on the reverse near the borders, as is expected for copper-alloy pieces of this age. The shank is sturdy and securely attached. Please see high-resolution photos for exact condition details.
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