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Antique Birks Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Button Set (1900)
$299.00
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Antique Birks Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Button Set (1900)
$299.00
They don't make them quite like this anymore. Set of six round quarter shank sterling silver buttons featuring a group of chubby cherubs done in the repousse technique. Comes in the original Henry Birks & Sons maroon leather box. These buttons were made in Birmingham England by, Levi & Salaman for Birks.
"The story of Bijoux Birks began four centuries ago, when the Birks family were master silversmiths in Sheffield, England. Though the brand’s roots lie deep in English craftsmanship, it truly came to life when Henry Birks opened a boutique in the heart of Montreal in 1879. His lifelong dream became a reality and grew into a magnificent fine jewellery legacy that is still thriving today." - Maison Birks Website
ID#: STER210
Metal: Sterling silver
Weight: 21.7 g total weight of buttons
Dimensions: 1 inch diameter
Markings:
'L&S' - Levi & Salaman
Anchor - Birmingham
Lion Passant - England
'a' - Letter date 1900
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ID#: ACC156
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Pomander: Tests silver. 1 1/2 inch (L) x 13/16 inch (W). 6.04g.
Envelope: Marked Birmingham, 1890, Sterling Silver. 2 3/4 inches (L) including chain x 1 1/8 inch (W). 7.07g.
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Heart Pin Cushion: Marked Birmingham, 1890, Sterling Silver. 2 13/32 inch (L) x 1 53/64 inch (W). 24.27g.
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