Thursday, December 17, 2009

King Arthur with a Triple Bar Shank

King Arthur
Brass Picture Button
A P & Cie Paris
NBS Large
c1880s

King Arthur
Button Back


This King Arthur is a one piece solid brass picture button with a triple bar shank, backmarked A P & Cie Depose Paris. Impressive!


Image and Text © 2009 Anne AKA Once Upon A Button

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Trumpeter of Sakingen - High Relief

Trumpeter of Sakingen
Brass and Tinted White Metal
Circa 1880s
NBS Large

Trumpeter of Sakingen
Japanned Back

This Trumpeter of Sakingen picture button is atypical. See the Trumpeter of Sakingen below for another rare example, and for a link to the trumpeter's story. The front of this Trumpeter of Sakingen is a brass escutcheon mounted on a tinted white metal background. With his high boots and dashing plumed hat, Werner, the trumpeter, plays for the lovely Margaretha, and calls her to the window.

Image and Text © 2009 Anne AKA Once Upon A Button