I found this tin of buttons in an old house that I bought. I am not sure of the ages of these buttons, however there are some made of bone, some bakelite and some metal, and some leather. There are al

 

Antique Sterling Silver Stern Brothers Thimble Up for auction is the first of two estate antique sterling sewing thimbles I have running. This one measures 7/8" high by 5//8" across the rim and is mar

 

Very rare circa1870 antique American Button Hole Overseaming & Sewing Machine Company . Serial no: 150243 This machine has been on display at my house. Comes from a non smoking home. Please E/

 

Antique Gorham .925 Sterling Silver Pin Cushion Figural Shoe B2124 Hallmarked 19c Happy “Early” Halloween Everyone! This auction is for a Antique Gorham Sterling Silver .925 Figural Shoe Pin Cushi

 

Up for your consideration we have a nice set of antique pierced pewter buttons. Great bird in foliage design. Largest button measures 1 1/16" in dia, 5 smaller matching buttons are 11/16" in dia. Nice

 

The study of buttons in history through is a wide topic. Unlike some collectibles, buttons have few parts. This button dates from the time of the Civil War and features a Poodle with a traditional cut

 

This 10 panels, sterling silver thimble was made by Waite, Thresher Co. Waite, Thresher used the star as their first mark from 1886-1906. Great piece for collectors looking for the first year marks, f

 

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THIS FABULOUS ITEM HAS BEEN IN MY PERSONAL COLLECTION FOR YEARS. BE SURE TO VIEW ALL PHOTOS---PHOTO 2 IS CLOSE UP TO SHOW BEAUTY OF EMU--PHOTO 3 SHOWS DAMAGE THAT HAS OCCURED TO PIN CUSHION--SOME OF T

 

Old vintage or antique Hem Guard, marked: Sterling, on each side, within the heart. It is a 3" measure, and is a total of 4 1/2" long. The top has shapes of a heart and flowers on each side. This was