Posts Tagged ‘bakelite’

Vintage Margot De Taxco Mexico Halloween Black Cat Enamel on Sterling Pin SOLD $342.00 by eBay Seller goldenbowlhj  Check it out HERE  

Vintage 7” Long Sterling Silver Loaded Halloween Charm Bracelet SOLD 251.99  By eBay Seller sportsanimal  Check it out HERE 

Vintage Bakelite Halloween Orange Polka Dot Black Bangle Bracelet SOLD $226.50 by eBay Seller scout501 Check it out HERE 

Carved from Vintage Bakelite Halloween Owl on Crescent Man in the Moon Pin Fall SOLD $200.00 by eBay Seller bael31  Check it out hERE 

Flamboyant Halloween Glass Beaded Ghost Pumpkin Stanley Hagler Dangle Pin SOLD $200.00 by eBay Seller 8daysun  Check it out HERE 

Many people (myself included) can’t imagine people paying good money for a button… but they do!  Here are some examples why selling old sewing buttons are a good thing to sell on eBay.

The seller had over 18 photos of these buttons.

Title: Vintage 100 Button Lot Rhinestone Victorian Glass

eBay Item number: 350315766991

SOLD: $415.00

Here’s what the seller, MATLOT4 says about this lot:

BEAUTIFUL LOT OF ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE BUTTONS- RHINESTONES- CARVED PLASTICS CELLULOID OR BAKELITE ? – VICTORIAN – GLASS- PLASTIC- AND MORE- WILL INCLUDE 100 BUTTONS AND 6 BUTTON COVERS- SEE MANY PICTURES- LARGE RHINESTONE FLOWER BUTTONS ARE GORGEOUS- AURORA BOREALIS RHINESTONES- AND MORE-

Title: 5 Huge Authentic Chanel Metal Buttons

eBay Item number: 280466676040

SOLD: $215.00

Here’s what the seller, the_material_girl says about this lot:

This is a lot of 5 extra large authentic Chanel metal buttons with the CC logo on the front and a cartouche on the backs that reads “Chanel CC Made in France”.  These are approx 1 and 1/8″ in diameter and lean toward 1 and 3/16″ in diameter. They are nice bright buttons with metal shanks.  The condition is excellent.  It is very difficult to find 5 of these in a nice large size.

Title: Antique Enamel Button

eBay Item number: 180466723255

SOLD: $178.25

Here’s what the seller, marthamia56 says about this button:

Exquisite antique enamel button in excellent condition. It is part of my grandmother’s collection. It measures 1 and 1/4 inches in diameter. Thanks for your consideration. Paypal only. United States shipping only. Others considered on request. Please email me first through ebay. Thank you.

Title: Collection of Fabulous Vintage Bakelite Buttons

eBay Item number: 110492588654

SOLD: $113.61

Here’s what the seller, HorsestoHamsters says about this lot:

Fabulous Collection of Vintage Bakelite Buttons… There are a several nice Bi-color Buttons in the mix…Please note that the Large Red/Yellow Geometric has a small flake on one of the sides that is worth a mention….Shades of Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Black…Some really nice pieces in this group…From simple Ball Buttons to Special Chunky Carved Bakelite…The largest piece is the Red that measures just a hair under 2″…They are all in nice, clean, ready to use Condition…Sure to Please

Title: Beautiful Lot Mother Of Pearl Buttons

eBay Item number: 330405323751

SOLD: $76.00

Here’s what the seller, hkettinger says about this lot:

This is a beautiful collection of mother of pearl buttons!  The pictures just don’t do them justice!  Buttons range in size from 1/4 inch to 1 3/8 inch. Almost all of the buttons have carved designs, with the exception of the decorative buttons in photo #11.  There are lots of beautifully carved large buttons – rare.  Interesting snowflake design – photo #7.  There are over 200 buttons in this lot!