Saturday, February 19, 2022

SPORTING antique BUTTONS


 SPORTING antique BUTTONS
Sporting buttons were worn by gentlemen on their jackets (hunting coats). Commonly found in sets, early sporting buttons depict game, hunting dogs and hunters, as well other sporting  activities such as fishing etc.
Materials include metals, horn, pearl, ivory and enamel
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my card are metal and one horn
the 1st button in last row is a HUNT button not sporting
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