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Measurements: Three matching buttons, each approximately 7/8 inch (22 mm / Ligne 36) in diameter.
Measurements Context: Pictured clearly against a vintage wooden ruler for accurate scale.
Materials: Die-struck heavy tombac/brass front caps mechanically wrapped over rounded backplates with hand-soldered wire loop shanks.This elegant design features a traditional French heraldic crest, complete with a classic knightâs tournament helmet (heaume) and detailed mantling scrollwork. Buttons featuring this exact type of independently hand-soldered, standalone wire shank on a slightly domed backplate were custom-ordered from prestigious Parisian or European uniform suppliers from the late 19th century to the early 1910s (pre-WWI) for high-end aristocratic livery service and estate uniforms.This exceptional three-piece antique button set is an authentic piece of European history, predating modern automated manufacturing. The crisp, high-relief face showcases a classic armorial heraldic design: a central heater shield decorated with vertical and diagonal bars, beneath a forward-facing medieval knight's helmet, and flanked by elaborate, symmetrical acanthus leaf scrollwork. The construction clearly shows its turn-of-the-century heritage; each button has a flat, smooth reverse plate with distinct brass wire attachment loops manually soldered to the backplate. The set has aged beautifully, maintaining a deep copper-bronze patina in the detailed crevices that creates a striking visual contrast. An impressive find for antique jewelry designers seeking historical statement components, costume curators, or discerning collectors of authentic estate livery history.
